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GD04 BGF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,738 mi
Last recorded178,738 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 BGF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 178,738 miles

EMMISIONS plate reading 0.9

long travel at parking brake lever

Fail 8 May 2019 178,728 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe broken at flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EMMISIONS plate reading 0.9

long travel at parking brake lever

minor brake bind at offside rear wheel

nearside rear seatbelt slow to retract

offside number plate light not working

offside rear seatbelt slow to retract

wear at both track arms

Pass 19 Apr 2018 173,305 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2017 156,594 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 143,828 miles

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

play in inner steering joints

Pass 8 May 2015 130,503 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2014 113,985 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 113,985 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 105,029 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 96,026 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 87,335 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 87,334 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 76,780 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs heavly coroded.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 76,780 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs heavly coroded.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 65,904 miles

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

front brake discs heavly corroded/pitted.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 54,885 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 54,882 miles

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2007 39,035 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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GD04 BGF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BGF, 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 BGF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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