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GL54 USG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

164,578 mi
Last recorded164,578 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 USG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 164,578 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 164,578 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 160,458 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 158,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 158,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 150,435 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 141,472 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 130,673 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 115,703 miles

slight play both inner track rods inside steering rack gators

Pass 27 Apr 2015 100,642 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 88,643 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 77,533 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 77,533 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 75,698 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 73,218 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 70,948 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 67,670 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 56,272 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 49,857 miles

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

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

some small chips to swept area and one to drivers view front screen

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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GL54 USG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GL54 USG, 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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GL54 USG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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