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GU54 XXT

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

296,116 mi
Last recorded296,116 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 296,116 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 283,528 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 271,481 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small corroded hole rear of front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded around securing clip. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 271,481 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small corroded hole rear of front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded around securing clip. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 260,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 249,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 243,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 230,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 215,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 200,380 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 200,380 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 184,210 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 168,600 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 153,786 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 138,686 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 124,172 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 109,387 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 94,226 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 75,617 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 56,536 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 38,464 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 XXT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 XXT, 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 XXT registered?

GU54 XXT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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