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DG54 GBZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,294 mi
Last recorded130,294 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 GBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 130,294 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 130,294 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 114,561 miles

Center exhaust mount not fitted correctly

Fail 28 Oct 2019 114,556 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Center exhaust mount not fitted correctly

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 94,638 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear bump stops perished

brake pipes starting to corrode

oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2018 94,638 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear bump stops perished

brake pipes starting to corrode

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2017 89,091 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 82,589 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 82,589 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour 4x outer bulbs showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 80,190 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 73,108 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 73,108 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 66,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2012 60,013 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 55,436 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 50,717 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 45,751 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 39,526 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 33,887 miles

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

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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DG54 GBZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DG54 GBZ, 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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DG54 GBZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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