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YR04 WLG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,477 mi
Last recorded176,477 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 WLG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 176,477 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 176,477 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 169,921 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 164,949 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 156,111 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 148,507 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 141,960 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 131,420 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 127,521 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 127,521 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 122,902 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 119,641 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 116,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 109,281 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 109,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 99,711 miles

offside automatic adjuster not working

Fail 20 Mar 2010 99,711 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside automatic adjuster not working

Pass 17 Mar 2009 88,815 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 79,927 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 69,843 miles

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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YR04 WLG 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR04 WLG, 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 YR04 WLG registered?

YR04 WLG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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