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GD04 BJZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,075 mi
Last recorded162,075 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 162,075 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate damaged

engine cover and under tray fitted

slight play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 26 Aug 2015 155,191 miles

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

engine cover and underside trays fitted

oil leak

steering rack inner joints slight play in

wiper blades split on ends

Fail 22 Aug 2015 155,138 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

engine cover and underside trays fitted

oil leak

steering rack inner joints slight play in

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 9 Aug 2014 147,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2013 139,274 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sunvisor offside clip broken

Fail 25 Aug 2012 132,381 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Both front tyres perishing

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

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

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

Nearside front outer cv boot weeping grease

Nearside windscreen wiper smearing

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front outer cv boot damp

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

Offside sunvisor clip broken

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 132,381 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Both front tyres perishing

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

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

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

Nearside front outer cv boot weeping grease

Nearside windscreen wiper smearing

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

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

Offside front outer cv boot damp

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

Offside sunvisor clip broken

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 126,000 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

o/s sun visor clip broken.

Pass 14 Aug 2010 116,739 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper blade split

play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 15 Aug 2009 109,799 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 100,709 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 93,815 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 88,957 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 88,957 miles

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

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 BJZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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