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L55 VRS

2004 Skoda Octavia Vrs

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,755 mi
Last recorded123,755 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Vrs
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 123,755 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 119,940 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 107,360 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front oueter c / v gaiters slightly throwing grease

corrosion on rear steel brake pipes beneath plastic coating

slight damage to o/side front tyre wall

Pass 1 Feb 2012 107,360 miles

both front oueter c / v gaiters slightly throwing grease

corrosion on rear steel brake pipes beneath plastic coating

slight damage to o/side front tyre wall

Pass 8 Feb 2011 94,040 miles

corrosion starting on rear steel brake pipes beneath plastic coating

o/side front c/v gaiter starting to throw grease

Fail 8 Feb 2011 94,040 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

corrosion starting on rear steel brake pipes beneath plastic coating

o/side front c/v gaiter starting to throw grease

Pass 12 Feb 2010 78,862 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 76,862 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front and rear brake discs worn.

o/s/f tyre cut to sidewall

Pass 29 Jan 2009 51,515 miles

offside front seat belt fraying

Fail 28 Jan 2009 51,458 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake pads getting low

offside front seat belt fraying

Pass 6 Dec 2007 35,812 miles

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

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

under engine cover damaged

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Vrs?

Based on 1,347 MOT tests across 199 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
7,390
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
199
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8
Direction indicator incorrect colour 6
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 5
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L55 VRS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia Vrs in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia Vrs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L55 VRS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Vrs typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 22 years old, this Skoda Octavia Vrs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L55 VRS registered?

L55 VRS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia Vrs, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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The MOT history for L55 VRS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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