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WG54 XJL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,390 mi
Last recorded54,390 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 XJL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 54,390 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 41,065 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 40,668 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 40,606 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 36,714 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 31,593 miles

o/s/f brake discs slightly corroded on inner working surface but not considered excessive at present

Pass 17 Jan 2009 26,824 miles

rear tyres have approx 3mm of tread

Pass 22 Jan 2008 21,487 miles

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)

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 XJL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 WG54 XJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG54 XJL registered?

WG54 XJL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is WG54 XJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG54 XJL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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