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WL54 CWT

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,100 mi
Last recorded170,100 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 CWT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 170,100 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 170,100 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 161,498 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 14 Sep 2016 161,485 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 152,189 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 139,767 miles

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 122,106 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 122,106 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 117,391 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 101,169 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 101,169 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 66,184 miles

surface rust rear axle and rear hubs

Fail 21 Feb 2013 66,184 miles

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

slight brake bind o/s/r wheel

surface rust rear axle and rear hubs

Pass 16 Oct 2012 80,060 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 58,996 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 58,934 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2010 50,621 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 43,714 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 35,951 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 27,322 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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WL54 CWT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WL54 CWT, 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 WL54 CWT registered?

WL54 CWT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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