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WU54 HHL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

194,788 mi
Last recorded194,788 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 HHL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 194,788 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 180,595 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension level sensor broken and inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive coming from turbo pipe leading into turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 180,595 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension level sensor broken and inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive coming from turbo pipe leading into turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 165,732 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 165,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 153,713 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 153,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 153,671 miles

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

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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN LOW INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit SMOOTH INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 142,246 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner tread area (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 130,586 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 118,114 miles

Both rear tyre`s feathering on inner tread area

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2012 112,884 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 101,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

n/s/f cv boot security?

Fail 10 Oct 2011 101,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

n/s/f cv boot security?

Pass 23 Sep 2010 86,584 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 44,206 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 55,692 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 40,887 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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WU54 HHL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WU54 HHL, 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 HHL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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