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WJ54 MXU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,247 mi
Last recorded144,247 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 MXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 144,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Oct 2018 144,247 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases System insecure and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2017 130,358 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 119,780 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING AT EDGES.

damage to nearside & offside rear sills.

exhaust loose at centre fixing, but not blowing.

nearside & offside rear metal brake pipes corroding, also ferrules corroding.

nearside front tyre wearing at edges.

Pass 21 Sep 2015 110,896 miles

slight exhaust blow from tailbox

Pass 17 Sep 2014 101,518 miles

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

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

centre heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2013 91,184 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/f inner arch insecure

Fail 13 Sep 2013 91,184 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

o/s/f inner arch insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2012 80,704 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 70,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Discs Worn

Fail 20 Sep 2011 70,028 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Discs Worn

Pass 14 Sep 2010 32,054 miles

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

high level stop light inop

Pass 14 Sep 2009 51,915 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 42,087 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 29,179 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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WJ54 MXU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ54 MXU, 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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WJ54 MXU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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