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WG53 ZNR

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

231,992 mi
Last recorded231,992 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 231,992 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 231,990 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 231,985 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 217,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 217,473 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working front wipers not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 212,496 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 212,488 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 205,637 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 202,259 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 198,946 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 195,185 miles

slight leak of exhaust gas front

Pass 20 Nov 2017 190,111 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 190,111 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 186,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 17 Nov 2016 186,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 11 Jan 2016 176,845 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 176,845 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort zero reading (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 160,473 miles

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

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

handbrake travel

Fail 12 Jan 2015 160,473 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

handbrake travel

Pass 10 Jan 2014 145,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 145,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 129,162 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 129,162 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 113,361 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 113,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 96,483 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 96,482 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 80,819 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 65,503 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 51,242 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 39,523 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZNR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 ZNR, 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 ZNR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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