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GU54 UDW

2004 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

332,592 mi
Last recorded332,592 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 UDW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 332,592 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 290,659 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 264,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 264,365 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 231,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 231,555 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

small chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Sep 2011 208,630 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 208,428 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 183,775 miles

slight play in inner steering rack ball joints

Pass 28 Sep 2009 152,267 miles

chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2009 138,359 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Oct 2008 124,700 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

chip in windscreen

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 1 Apr 2008 108,989 miles

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

chip in windscreen

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Oct 2007 92,559 miles

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 31 Mar 2007 77,446 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 77,446 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 62,317 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 42,084 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 UDW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UDW, 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 UDW registered?

GU54 UDW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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