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WR54 XSJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

174,740 mi
Last recorded174,740 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 XSJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 174,740 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 174,739 miles

Emissions unable to be completed unable to obtain sufficient engine temp. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 171,618 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 171,613 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 166,017 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 161,619 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 161,619 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 157,247 miles

Front Tyres bald on inner edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 157,247 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyres bald on inner edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 139,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

tested in wet conditions

Fail 29 Nov 2018 139,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

tested in wet conditions

Pass 27 Nov 2017 121,402 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc and pads show signs of over heating and discoloured

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2016 111,499 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 111,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 104,171 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 104,171 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 96,496 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 90,099 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 83,582 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 77,052 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 70,331 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 60,102 miles

nearside rear tyre uneven wear and getting low

Pass 10 Dec 2008 50,076 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 41,342 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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WR54 XSJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XSJ, 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 WR54 XSJ registered?

WR54 XSJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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