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WU54 HGG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

155,150 mi
Last recorded155,150 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 HGG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 155,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 140,411 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 135,374 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear damper shrouds dropped. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 135,370 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner and cords likely to appear soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear damper shrouds dropped. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 132,016 miles

Offside Front Brake binding a little

Offside Front Tyre worn bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn bald and lumpy on inner stepped edge

Rear wiper worn out

Spare tyre soft

Fail 7 Jan 2019 132,005 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake binding a little

Offside Front Tyre worn bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn bald and lumpy on inner stepped edge

Rear wiper worn out

Spare tyre soft

Pass 2 Jan 2018 128,587 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn low and lumpy on inner stepped edge

Fail 2 Jan 2018 128,587 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low and lumpy on inner stepped edge

Pass 21 Dec 2016 124,813 miles

Front indicators, colour fading.

Fail 20 Dec 2016 124,813 miles

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

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

Front indicators, colour fading.

Spare tyre soft

Pass 13 Jan 2016 121,020 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 121,017 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 114,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel flap sticky

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/s/r bacl plate corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 114,664 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel flap sticky

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/s/r bacl plate corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 106,909 miles

advise ns f inner cv boot

Pass 11 Mar 2013 96,694 miles

advise ns inner cv boot insecure

Fail 8 Mar 2013 96,606 miles

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

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

advise ns inner cv boot insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2012 87,248 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 87,243 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 83,710 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 83,710 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 77,006 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 70,714 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 63,561 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 58,304 miles

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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WU54 HGG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WU54 HGG, 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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WU54 HGG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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