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WP53 LZC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

206,609 mi
Last recorded206,609 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 LZC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 206,609 miles

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Apr 2018 201,246 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 May 2017 195,247 miles

Nearside Front tyre smooth inner edge

Fail 3 May 2017 195,247 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre smooth inner edge

Pass 5 May 2016 186,923 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 186,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 185,030 miles

ref test no 526062225109

Fail 2 May 2015 185,021 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

center exhaust mounting insecure

front number plate screw incorrectly fitted

nearside front wing damaged

rear tyres worn very low

wiper blades splitting

Fail 11 Jun 2013 164,642 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 164,642 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged.

Pass 18 May 2012 147,784 miles

suspension bushes worn

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 May 2012 147,783 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

suspension bushes worn.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 19 May 2011 134,346 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 121,052 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre - o/s mirror damaged -front number plate damaged oil leaks

Fail 7 May 2010 121,041 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 108,461 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 96,120 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 95,949 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 84,829 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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WP53 LZC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WP53 LZC, 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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WP53 LZC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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