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GD04 BGX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,462 mi
Last recorded117,462 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 BGX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 117,462 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 110,805 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low tread on inside edge not below limits at time of test.

o/s/r tyre slightly perished tread and sidewall not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 7 Feb 2020 110,805 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

n/s/r tyre getting low tread on inside edge not below limits at time of test.

o/s/r tyre slightly perished tread and sidewall not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 14 Feb 2019 105,083 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 105,083 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 94,257 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 84,561 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 82,636 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 79,514 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes very slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 76,504 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 69,054 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)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 69,054 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 5 Aug 2011 57,557 miles

both front lower arm rear most bushes starting perish

Pass 17 Aug 2010 48,561 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 40,243 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 32,578 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 23,335 miles

advise / front w/screen cracked n/s front lower part of screen

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 BGX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GD04 BGX, 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 GD04 BGX registered?

GD04 BGX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 August 2004.

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