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WX54 GVE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

181,158 mi
Last recorded181,158 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX54 GVE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 181,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 177,457 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Front number plate marked

O/S/R tyre inner sidewall splitting

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 174,413 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)

O/S/R brake has slight bind

O/S/R tyre tread getting low

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 174,315 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)

O/S/R brake has slight bind

O/S/R tyre tread getting low

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 170,835 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 165,688 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

N/S/F wiper blade in poor condition

Slight play in N/S/F steering arm

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 165,688 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

N/S/F wiper blade in poor condition

Slight play in N/S/F steering arm

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 160,244 miles

Rear brake discs lipped

Fail 19 Oct 2013 151,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 151,748 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 142,547 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 142,316 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres worn edges

rear brake balance just met

Pass 24 Oct 2011 127,443 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing edges

Pass 22 Oct 2010 97,419 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 97,419 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 70,920 miles

front tyres worn edges

Pass 16 Oct 2008 49,432 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 23,865 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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WX54 GVE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol 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 WX54 GVE, 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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WX54 GVE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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