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GN53 WEP

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,835 mi
Last recorded94,835 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 WEP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 94,835 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 94,799 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 90,267 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front sill dented/damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front sill dented/damaged

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seat base missing ()

Rear removed tools to test rear seatbelts

Fail 8 Feb 2017 90,267 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front sill dented/damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front sill dented/damaged

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seat base missing ()

Rear removed tools to test rear seatbelts

Pass 11 Feb 2016 86,310 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 86,310 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 79,609 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 73,175 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 73,164 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 71,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 65,793 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 57,155 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 52,228 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 46,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 4 Feb 2008 38,442 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 31,856 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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GN53 WEP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GN53 WEP, 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 GN53 WEP registered?

GN53 WEP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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