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WX53 VKR

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,444 mi
Last recorded138,444 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 VKR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 138,444 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 126,134 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 114,176 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 114,162 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure Bushes worn - excessive movement (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 107,550 miles

engine management light on.

Pass 23 Dec 2015 102,502 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Fail 23 Dec 2015 102,502 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 28 Oct 2014 94,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2014 94,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 84,472 miles

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 31 Oct 2012 72,153 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 57,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Oct 2010 48,771 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 39,860 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 39,860 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 34,134 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 26,863 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 20,304 miles

front tyres close to legal limit

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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WX53 VKR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WX53 VKR, 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 WX53 VKR registered?

WX53 VKR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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