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WL53 HGE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

132,319 mi
Last recorded132,319 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 HGE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 132,319 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Offside Rear number plate bulb not working

windscreen damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2021 122,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 110,806 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 110,806 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 104,601 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 99,307 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 93,879 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 93,360 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 91,131 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 89,245 miles

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

offside rear brake disc badly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2013 87,631 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 87,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear brake binding very slightly

Pass 24 Nov 2011 84,377 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 84,335 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 79,852 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 79,851 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front disc inner faces worn

Front wishbone rear bushes splitting/perishing

Rear discs worn, especially inner faces

Pass 13 Nov 2009 70,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 29 Dec 2008 55,966 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 39,974 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 30,257 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 30,257 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WL53 HGE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WL53 HGE, 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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What year was WL53 HGE registered?

WL53 HGE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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