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GD04 BYJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

163,911 mi
Last recorded163,911 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 BYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 163,911 miles

Offside Front Outer Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 154,978 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 147,743 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corroded rear axle

Pass 22 Sep 2020 143,331 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 140,675 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 136,446 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 131,636 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 124,928 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 110,510 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 98,203 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 98,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 97,162 miles

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

adviced engine undertray loose

Pass 5 Jul 2013 86,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 75,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 66,526 miles

slight movement engine mountings

Fail 13 Jul 2011 66,523 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight movement engine mountings

Pass 9 Jul 2010 46,933 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 46,761 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 46,761 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 May 2008 34,819 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 34,818 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 23,975 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 23,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 BYJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BYJ, 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 BYJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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