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WA53 LUJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,103 mi
Last recorded134,103 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 LUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 134,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear tyres uneven wear

Fail 27 Nov 2017 134,103 miles

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

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 30 Nov 2016 118,898 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Nov 2016 118,898 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking flexe hose to calaper (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Nov 2015 101,747 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

n/s small play in rack end

Pass 14 Nov 2014 89,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r bump stop detached

Fail 13 Nov 2014 89,515 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r bump stop detached

Pass 20 Nov 2013 77,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r shock bump stop detatched

Fail 19 Nov 2013 77,587 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r shock bump stop detatched

Pass 22 Dec 2011 51,636 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 47,239 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 40,855 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 36,004 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 30,837 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 24,272 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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WA53 LUJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WA53 LUJ, 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 WA53 LUJ registered?

WA53 LUJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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