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GN54 LWG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

226,350 mi
Last recorded226,350 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 LWG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 226,350 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1n)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 226,350 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1n)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 213,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner steering joint slight play

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill deformed (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake has a very slight bind

Nearside Rear baby seat fitted

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill deformed (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 201,696 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s wiper blade split but still clearing the screen

n/s/r bump stop perished

Fail 19 Nov 2014 201,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s wiper blade split but still clearing the screen

n/s/r bump stop perished

Pass 20 Nov 2013 188,994 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 188,994 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

o/s/r bumpstop broken

centre exhaust mount broken but system secure

wipers split but still clearing screen

Pass 9 Aug 2012 185,278 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 185,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Airbag light on.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 178,895 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 169,042 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 169,042 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 16,241 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 162,140 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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GN54 LWG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GN54 LWG, 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 GN54 LWG registered?

GN54 LWG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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