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WG54 COU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,271 mi
Last recorded138,271 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 COU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2018 138,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 132,469 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to part (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt splitting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake pad warning light on (wire broken)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 122,531 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Indicator going white

Fail 4 Aug 2016 122,531 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Indicator going white

Offside Mirror glass detaching from backplate

Pass 8 Aug 2015 114,302 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exshaut box mount very rusty holding at the moment

Fail 8 Aug 2015 114,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exshaut box mount very rusty holding at the moment

Pass 5 Aug 2014 107,122 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 91,165 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 77,745 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 77,745 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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 5 Aug 2011 64,937 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 11 Aug 2010 50,213 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 45,930 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 45,930 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 42,959 miles

bit of undercutting to front brake discs

bit of undercutting to rear brake discs

both front indicator bulbs fading

both rear indicator bulbs fading

floor covers fitted

front brake pads wearing close to sensors

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

parts of exhaust system rusting

Fail 15 Jan 2009 42,621 miles

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front brake pads wearing close to sensors

bit of undercutting to front brake discs

bit of undercutting to rear brake discs

both front indicator bulbs fading

both rear indicator bulbs fading

floor covers fitted

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

parts of exhaust system rusting

Pass 11 Jan 2008 32,331 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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WG54 COU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WG54 COU, 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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WG54 COU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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