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GD04 BYL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,486 mi
Last recorded117,486 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 BYL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 117,486 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

EPC light on dash

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust center clamp broke and cat loose in exhaust

Fail 30 Jul 2019 117,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

EPC light on dash

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust center clamp broke and cat loose in exhaust

Pass 1 Aug 2018 101,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 88,108 miles

coolant level on min

engine bay and under covers fitted

front lower arm bushes (rears) split/cracked

inner faces front brake discs slightly corroded on edges

n/s/r outer brake pad wearing slightly low, discs worn, n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s outer cv boot slightly out of shape

o/s/f drop link upper boot slightly split

service light on

Fail 26 Jul 2017 88,108 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working both rears, wrong bulbs fitted, now working, a bit dim? (1.1.A.3b)

coolant level on min

engine bay and under covers fitted

front lower arm bushes (rears) split/cracked

inner faces front brake discs slightly corroded on edges

n/s/r outer brake pad wearing slightly low, discs worn, n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s outer cv boot slightly out of shape

o/s/f drop link upper boot slightly split

o/s/r tyre bald/thin inner edge

service light on

Pass 8 Jul 2016 75,094 miles

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

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2015 62,780 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 62,779 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 59,234 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 54,494 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 47,559 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

engine light on

Fail 1 Aug 2012 47,525 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

engine light on

Pass 3 Aug 2011 42,298 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2011 42,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 36,894 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 33,275 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 28,946 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 24,934 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 24,934 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 BYL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 BYL, 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 BYL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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