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WM53 HMO

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,049 mi
Last recorded85,049 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 HMO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 85,049 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 83,350 miles

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

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 80,791 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 79,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 72,981 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 66,476 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 59,153 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 59,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

all brake disc,s are quite worn

Pass 9 Jan 2007 42,644 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

all four tyres perishing

front brake discs lipped

front lower arm rear bushes perishing

various stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Fail 9 Jan 2007 42,644 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all four tyres perishing

front brake discs lipped

front lower arm rear bushes perishing

various stonechips in swept area of windscreen

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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WM53 HMO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 WM53 HMO, 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 WM53 HMO registered?

WM53 HMO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 February 2004.

Is WM53 HMO safe to buy?

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