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GD04 BHF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

199,613 mi
Last recorded199,613 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 BHF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 199,613 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 199,613 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 184,011 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2017 184,011 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 168,362 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

various underbody components corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 152,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2015 152,014 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 134,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2014 134,273 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 127,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2013 127,478 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 114,866 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 114,865 miles

Offside Rear Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 98,168 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 85,181 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 85,181 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 70,901 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 70,901 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 60,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2007 49,608 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 46,442 miles

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

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

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

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

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 BHF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BHF, 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 BHF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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