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GD53 HCO

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,084 mi
Last recorded107,084 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 HCO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 107,084 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 107,083 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 104,843 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 104,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with brake (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with side lights (1.2.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 88,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 88,503 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 83,499 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 83,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 78,228 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 78,228 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 71,905 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 66,541 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 60,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cracking in offside rear tyre.

Nearside rear tyre worn uneven and cracking.

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 60,800 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cracking in offside rear tyre.

Nearside rear tyre worn uneven and cracking.

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 54,393 miles

rear brakes require attention

Pass 16 Apr 2008 50,981 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 45,207 miles

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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GD53 HCO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GD53 HCO, 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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GD53 HCO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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