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GU54 UCZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

225,052 mi
Last recorded225,052 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 UCZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 225,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front tyre inner tread starting to wear low-advise renewal.

Pass 5 Feb 2014 220,276 miles

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

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

offside front tyre inner tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 215,765 miles

engine management warning lamp staying on-ADVISE INSPECTION.

nearside rear tyre tread worn on 1.6 mm limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

offside front tyre inner tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 204,286 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 30 Jan 2013 204,285 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 3 Aug 2012 187,318 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 187,318 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2012 174,054 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 158,234 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 158,230 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIATED-NOT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE FREE MOVEMENT.

offside front tyre inner tread low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

offside rear tyre inner tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 142,164 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriated - not resulting in excessive free movement.

Pass 27 May 2010 131,915 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 124,445 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 124,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2009 116,237 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn on 1.6 mm legal limit.-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 21 Nov 2008 110,867 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2008 96,804 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2008 96,804 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 84,390 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes have very slight cracking.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 81,309 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 62,381 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 47,637 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 31,073 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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GU54 UCZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GU54 UCZ, 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 GU54 UCZ registered?

GU54 UCZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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