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WR54 XSH

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

155,966 mi
Last recorded155,966 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 XSH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 155,966 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear parts of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres across tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 155,951 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Brake pedal spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear parts of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres across tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 155,641 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 155,641 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 154,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 154,671 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 153,398 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 153,387 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine Maunufacturers limit exceeded, limit is 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light White light visable (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 152,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear axle corroded

Fail 31 May 2017 152,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear axle corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 150,730 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 150,730 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 26 May 2015 148,884 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 145,334 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 143,804 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 18 Apr 2013 143,804 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 16 Apr 2012 141,196 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 138,297 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 138,297 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 134,765 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 121,804 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 121,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear shock absorber shroud insecure.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in both steering rack inner track rod ball joints.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 112,406 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WR54 XSH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WR54 XSH, 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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WR54 XSH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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