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WX54 GVG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Gas bi-fuel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

187,929 mi
Last recorded187,929 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX54 GVG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 187,929 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine warning light is on

oil leak engine area's

Fail 23 Oct 2017 187,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint loose on securing bolt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine warning light is on

oil leak engine area's

Pass 24 Oct 2016 175,450 miles

Coolant leak rear of engine ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT NOW worn unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

engine management light illuminated

offside rear braided hose slightly loose in mount

Fail 21 Oct 2016 175,364 miles

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

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

Coolant leak rear of engine ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT NOW worn unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

engine management light illuminated

offside rear braided hose slightly loose in mount

Pass 24 Oct 2015 162,596 miles

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

Exhaust hanger deteriorating

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges ON LIMIT NOW (4.1.E.1)

Offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 162,587 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Exhaust hanger deteriorating

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges ON LIMIT NOW (4.1.E.1)

Offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 149,908 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 139,111 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 139,111 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 125,967 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 125,967 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 112,413 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 65,307 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 31 Oct 2009 80,038 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 61,300 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 61,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 42,041 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 GVG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WX54 GVG, 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 WX54 GVG registered?

WX54 GVG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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