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GU54 UDO

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,206 mi
Last recorded89,206 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 89,206 miles

both track rod ends rubbers poor

front number plate in poor condition

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear brakes noisey

some play in nearside front lower ball joint

some play in steering rack tie rod end

various metal brake pipes becoming corroded

vehicle generally in poor coroded condition

windscreen cracked but dose not affect drivers view of the road

Pass 2 Sep 2014 82,090 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Dust covers missing on rear shocks

Nearside wiper blade split

Seat belts slow to return

Slight play in nearside track rod

Fail 2 Sep 2014 82,090 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Dust covers missing on rear shocks

Nearside wiper blade split

Seat belts slow to return

Slight play in nearside track rod

Fail 10 Sep 2013 74,583 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 74,583 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 67,176 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2011 62,642 miles

tyres 1956515, rear number plate poor.

Fail 13 Sep 2011 62,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

tyres 1956515, rear number plate poor.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 49,904 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 40,717 miles

Front wipers poor

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Rear axle bushes worn and perished

Rear numberplate in poor condition

Fail 14 Sep 2009 40,717 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front wipers poor

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear axle bushes worn and perished

Rear numberplate in poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2008 32,631 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 32,631 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 25,685 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 25,685 miles

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

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 UDO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GU54 UDO, 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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GU54 UDO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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