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WX04 FRJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

198,565 mi
Last recorded198,565 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 FRJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 198,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Jul 2014 165,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 133,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre has damage to inner sidewall, not deep enough to reach ply/chords

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2013 133,621 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front shocker damping effect reduced

Nearside rear tyre has damage to inner sidewall, not deep enough to reach ply/chords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 116,595 miles

corosion near side rear disc

corrosion off side rear disc

Fail 1 Aug 2012 116,588 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

corosion near side rear disc

corrosion off side rear disc

noise on engine when steering on full lock

pannel hanging down under engine

Pass 1 Nov 2011 105,219 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 78,556 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 68,824 miles

front tyres wearing on the outer edges of tyre

Fail 4 Nov 2009 68,799 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 68,753 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 57,235 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 38,853 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 38,853 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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WX04 FRJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 101,231 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX04 FRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WX04 FRJ registered?

WX04 FRJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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