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YE04 WLK

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,606 mi
Last recorded129,606 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 WLK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 129,606 miles

headlamp washer jets damaged and inoprative

nearside front outer cv gaiter in poor condition and slight grease leak

water damage to rear registration plate

Fail 12 Jun 2018 129,605 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

headlamp washer jets damaged and inoprative

nearside front outer cv gaiter in poor condition and slight grease leak

water damage to rear registration plate

Pass 5 Jun 2017 125,439 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 125,438 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 122,569 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 122,569 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 May 2015 118,552 miles

rear chassis got surface rust

Pass 14 May 2014 113,530 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 109,818 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 109,816 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 106,518 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 103,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 103,458 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 83,854 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 66,748 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 66,748 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 47,623 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 47,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear discs corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 5 May 2007 32,986 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 32,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YE04 WLK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YE04 WLK, 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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YE04 WLK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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