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AY04 GJZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,041 mi
Last recorded123,041 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 GJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 123,041 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 123,041 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2016 112,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe behind cat (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 112,924 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe behind cat (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 105,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear shock absorber shroud insecure.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 101,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres getting low on 3mm

nearside rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2013 98,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 96,320 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 93,026 miles

Both rear tyres starting to get low in places

Fail 8 Apr 2011 93,026 miles

Both rear tyres starting to get low in places

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 90,175 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 90,068 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 86,369 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 14 Apr 2008 71,532 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 51,270 miles

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

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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AY04 GJZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AY04 GJZ, 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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AY04 GJZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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