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FD54 WLZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

73,725 mi
Last recorded73,725 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 WLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 73,725 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 72,153 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 70,594 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 69,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 66,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 64,531 miles

both front shockers slight up and down movement

both front wishbones starting to wear

n/s/r tyre starting to wear

rear shockers and road springs rusting

slight rusting on brake pipes

Pass 10 Dec 2019 63,084 miles

rear road spring and shockers rusting

slight rusting on brake pipes

slight up and down movement on front shocker mountings and wish bone rubbers

Pass 5 Dec 2018 60,039 miles

road springs rusty brake pipes rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2017 57,290 miles

rear shockers rusting n/s/f n/s/r springs rusty brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 6 Dec 2016 54,359 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 51,057 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 51,057 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight fluctuation on front and rear brakes

Pass 9 Dec 2014 49,140 miles

rear brake flex ferrels rusting

Fail 9 Dec 2014 49,140 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake flex ferrels rusting

Pass 12 Dec 2013 44,178 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 40,822 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 40,822 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 38,352 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 38,329 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 38,329 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front and rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 35,644 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nersside and offside front brake disc showing corrosion on inner surface

Pass 2 Dec 2009 31,687 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 26,705 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 19,872 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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FD54 WLZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FD54 WLZ, 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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FD54 WLZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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