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GL53 WRP

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

243,386 mi
Last recorded243,386 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 WRP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 243,386 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre worn low to 2mm

o/s/r brakes slight bind

Pass 29 Aug 2013 213,098 miles

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 28 Aug 2013 213,094 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2012 184,468 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 161,872 miles

both front tyres are low to 2mm

Fail 5 Sep 2011 161,872 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres are low to 2mm

Pass 6 Sep 2010 136,428 miles

both rear tyres wearing low also cracks on wall

fanbelt slight cracks

front and rear brake discs slight lip

Pass 26 Jan 2010 121,649 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 99,460 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 81,442 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 81,413 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 65,303 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 46,355 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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GL53 WRP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GL53 WRP, 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 GL53 WRP registered?

GL53 WRP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 January 2004.

Is GL53 WRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 WRP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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