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WG53 NWB

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

258,269 mi
Last recorded258,269 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 NWB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 258,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 248,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front outer sill rusting and deteriorating.

Pass 1 Nov 2023 241,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked. and central upper stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 241,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked. and central upper stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 233,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated light surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated light surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 233,349 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated light surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated light surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 229,976 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 229,976 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn dangerous. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 226,824 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 226,824 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 221,110 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 221,110 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 216,560 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 216,560 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 210,302 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 210,300 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm+both outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 202,591 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 182,330 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 182,330 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 163,013 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 144,399 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 126,357 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 126,365 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 106,242 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 88,619 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 88,619 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 71,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 71,733 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 54,354 miles

Unable to check N/S/R seat belt as child seat fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2007 35,237 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT . BOTH ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 8 Jan 2007 33,579 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 33,579 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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WG53 NWB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WG53 NWB, 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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WG53 NWB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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