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WF54 OLM

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

156,857 mi
Last recorded156,857 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 OLM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 156,857 miles

Central Front exhaust flexie joint starting to perish

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s outer ends corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 156,851 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front exhaust flexie joint starting to perish

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective exhaust system has free movement but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s outer ends corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade mounting not fully attached as intended but secure (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 148,715 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 148,715 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 141,546 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 140,987 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 134,151 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2018 125,827 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 115,379 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2016 107,179 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 107,179 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254517 goodyear eagle (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 96,847 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 87,422 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 78,295 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 67,960 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 58,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 58,526 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 51,314 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2010 51,078 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 41,963 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 33,364 miles

Offside rear and both front indicators slightly discoloured.

Fail 25 Oct 2008 33,364 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside rear and both front indicators slightly discoloured.

Pass 27 Oct 2007 25,740 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WF54 OLM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WF54 OLM, 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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WF54 OLM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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