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GD04 BGE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

178,032 mi
Last recorded178,032 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 BGE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 178,032 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 178,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 174,395 miles

Central Rear brake light up to 50% not working

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 170,042 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 164,169 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 164,168 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 154,955 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 14,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 146,033 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 135,879 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 135,877 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)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 125,730 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 116,858 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 105,076 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 105,076 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 92,738 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 80,831 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 80,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 68,531 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 54,170 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 54,170 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 54,155 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 35,093 miles

drivers door mirror glass cracked.

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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GD04 BGE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GD04 BGE, 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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GD04 BGE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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