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FX04 GGE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,836 mi
Last recorded74,836 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 GGE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 74,836 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 74,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 63,809 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Aug 2017 57,729 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front exhaust blow evident

nearside and offside front inner brake discs corroded

offside front tyre low tread

Pass 18 Jul 2016 53,138 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion evident nearside and offside front inner brake discs

corrosion evident nearside and offside rear brake discs

nearside rear brake binding slighlty

possible nearside and offside rear inner brake pads low

Pass 6 Aug 2015 49,361 miles

corrosion evident nearside and offside front inner brake discs

corrosion evident nearside and offside rear brake discs

Pass 14 Aug 2014 46,060 miles

corrosion evident nearside and offside front and rear inner brake discs

Pass 9 Aug 2013 43,027 miles

corrosion evident nearside and offside front inner brake discs

corrosion evident nearside and offside rear brake discs

Pass 15 Aug 2012 39,141 miles

corrosion evident nearside and offside front inner brake discs

corrosion evident nearside and offside rear brake discs

imbalance evident on front brakes 14%

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm inner mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

slight wear evident nearside and offside front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 12 Aug 2011 35,724 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 31,896 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 26,075 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 26,075 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 21,534 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 14,205 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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FX04 GGE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FX04 GGE, 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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FX04 GGE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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