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WP53 LZE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,405 mi
Last recorded203,405 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 LZE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 203,405 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn badly

front exhaust

offside front tyre on inner edge

offside rear seat back security

rear number plate

Fail 9 Oct 2008 203,360 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn badly

front exhaust

noise from nearside rear wheel

offside front tyre on inner edge

offside rear seat back security

rear number plate

Pass 26 Sep 2007 166,223 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 165,307 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front pads wearing low

Pass 13 Sep 2006 122,522 miles

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

front exhaust

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2005 76,099 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 LZE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LZE, 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 WP53 LZE registered?

WP53 LZE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is WP53 LZE safe to buy?

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