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WR53 LHU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,517 mi
Last recorded157,517 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 157,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 150,416 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 150,416 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Dec 2015 142,558 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner arm (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Dec 2015 142,558 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner arm (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 138,081 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 140,482 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 140,428 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 135,057 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 135,057 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 131,103 miles

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

offside front inner track rod/ tie bar has play

Pass 9 Dec 2011 131,103 miles

offside front inner track rod/ tie bar has play

Pass 31 Dec 2010 152,941 miles

off side track rod has exesive play at rack joint.

Fail 29 Dec 2010 152,941 miles

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

off side track rod has exesive play at rack joint.

Pass 29 Dec 2009 129,818 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 106,980 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 106,980 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 87,412 miles

O/S wing mirror slighty damaged.

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 63,386 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 LHU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 WR53 LHU, 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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WR53 LHU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 January 2004.

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