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EU04 GMX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,390 mi
Last recorded148,390 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 GMX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 148,390 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 148,389 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 140,946 miles

Central Exhaust mounting deteriorating

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Been hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 140,946 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting deteriorating

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Been hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 139,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Going out of shape (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 137,000 miles

Both front upper shock mountings have slight movement at fixings

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 131,085 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front top mounts have slight play

Fail 2 Dec 2015 131,085 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front top mounts have slight play

Pass 3 Dec 2014 122,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 122,628 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 113,425 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 105,384 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise slight corrosion on exhaust system

advise srs (airbag) light on

Pass 16 Mar 2013 105,384 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise slight corrosion on exhaust system

advise srs (airbag) light on

Pass 7 Apr 2012 87,787 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 73,868 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 66,045 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 56,331 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 46,994 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 37,112 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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EU04 GMX 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 EU04 GMX, 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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EU04 GMX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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