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GD53 HCU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,663 mi
Last recorded169,663 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 HCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 169,663 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated To caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated To caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 169,496 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated To caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated To caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 165,406 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 164,457 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 161,179 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 161,179 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 156,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are cracked and perished all round

Fail 23 Mar 2018 156,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are cracked and perished all round

Pass 22 Mar 2017 146,960 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 146,960 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 125,559 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 125,547 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 99,959 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 73,317 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 73,176 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake discs corroded on inner edges and worn

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f,o/s/r and n/s/r tyres very low on tread

o/s/f tyre cracked around outer edge

Pass 3 Jan 2013 66,977 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 62,403 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 57,944 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 53,046 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 45,688 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 38,563 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 28,009 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 HCU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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