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WR53 FLE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

188,138 mi
Last recorded188,138 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 FLE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 188,138 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 177,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 166,539 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 156,651 miles

rear brake pipes swelling

Pass 1 Feb 2016 143,725 miles

underbody and engine bay covers fitted

both front and nsr tyre treads low

brake pipes swelling ( plastic coated)

misting of oil from both rear shock absorbers

slight blow from front exhaust

Fail 30 Jan 2016 143,698 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring broken os and ns rear (2.4.C.1a)

both front and nsr tyre treads low

brake pipes swelling ( plastic coated)

misting of oil from both rear shock absorbers

slight blow from front exhaust

underbody and engine bay covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 132,920 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 132,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 125,762 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 116,610 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 116,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 108,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 99,399 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 88,957 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 78,812 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 69,581 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 57,633 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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WR53 FLE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WR53 FLE, 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 WR53 FLE registered?

WR53 FLE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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The MOT history for WR53 FLE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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