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EU04 GPV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

304,124 mi
Last recorded304,124 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 GPV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 304,124 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 267,384 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 267,368 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 230,070 miles

battery has cover fitted but battery not clamped in place (insecure)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 230,058 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

battery has cover fitted but battery not clamped in place (insecure)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 208,201 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 196,731 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 172,524 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 153,895 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 129,938 miles

gouge in nearside front tyre.

Pass 3 Aug 2007 107,884 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 81,440 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 GPV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EU04 GPV, 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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What year was EU04 GPV registered?

EU04 GPV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 March 2004.

Is EU04 GPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU04 GPV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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