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WU54 HGX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,866 mi
Last recorded148,866 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 HGX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 148,866 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside front outer constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

offside front lower suspension arm rubber bush split

Fail 15 Mar 2021 148,866 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside front outer constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

offside front lower suspension arm rubber bush split

Pass 27 Feb 2020 142,435 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

nearside front tyre 3mm

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Fail 26 Feb 2020 142,435 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre 3mm

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Pass 12 Dec 2018 132,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 132,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 119,489 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 108,053 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower "rear" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 85,122 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 85,122 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 77,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 65,626 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 52,829 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 43,321 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall has a small chunk out of it

offside front tyre sidewall has a small chunk out of it

Fail 10 Oct 2011 43,321 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall has a small chunk out of it

offside front tyre sidewall has a small chunk out of it

Pass 12 Oct 2010 42,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s front tyre sidewall

o/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 12 Oct 2009 38,708 miles

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

unable to correctly see rear brake pads

Fail 12 Oct 2009 38,708 miles

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

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

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

unable to correctly see rear brake pads

Pass 14 Oct 2008 34,698 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 34,698 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise no dipstick

Pass 22 Oct 2007 29,850 miles

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

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 HGX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HGX, 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 WU54 HGX registered?

WU54 HGX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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