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WX54 GXA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

165,968 mi
Last recorded165,968 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX54 GXA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 165,968 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 165,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2024 156,903 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 147,607 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 138,278 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 129,426 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 129,337 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 119,463 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 105,281 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight drag at n/s/r wheel.

Pass 25 Apr 2018 93,981 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 81,889 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 70,623 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

internal adjusters altered to recheck headlamp aim

item removed from drivers view prior to test

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2015 62,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside and offside rear tyres show slight cracking to their treads

Pass 8 May 2014 56,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 May 2014 55,972 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Apr 2013 52,863 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 50,553 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 46,950 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2010 45,463 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 41,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 41,986 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 36,817 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 22,949 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 GXA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WX54 GXA, 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 GXA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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