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BG54 GFO

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,662 mi
Last recorded145,662 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 GFO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 145,662 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 137,425 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 128,042 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2020 128,041 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 117,902 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear bump stops split

Fail 8 Jul 2019 117,902 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear bump stops split

Pass 19 Jul 2018 110,944 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Both rear bump stops perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 110,944 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Both rear bump stops perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 104,048 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Rear bump stops splitting

Fail 24 Jul 2017 104,048 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Rear bump stops splitting

Pass 18 Jul 2016 98,206 miles

Both intercooler pipe seals leaking oil

Nearside Front Tyre close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Rear Both rear bump stops perished

Rear wiper inop

Pass 21 Jul 2015 94,094 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 94,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 88,919 miles

Advise o/s/r bump stop cover loose and holder corroded.

Advise undertray fixing broken.

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 82,062 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

rear bump stops splitting

slight damage to fuel cooler

Fail 1 Jul 2013 82,062 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear bump stops splitting

slight damage to fuel cooler

Pass 24 Jul 2012 76,977 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 61,819 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

console bushes split + twisted

front pads low

Pass 23 Jul 2010 49,985 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake fluid reservoir cap broken

Pass 18 Jul 2009 48,011 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 48,011 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 33,356 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 30,733 miles

registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 30,733 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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BG54 GFO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG54 GFO, 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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BG54 GFO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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