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GF04 NTV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

104,047 mi
Last recorded104,047 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 NTV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 104,047 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

SLIGHT WEAR IN OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCKER ATTACHMENT

Fail 21 Jan 2026 104,023 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

SLIGHT WEAR IN OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCKER ATTACHMENT

Pass 24 Jan 2025 102,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 100,605 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 100,605 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 99,023 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 97,086 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 96,056 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 96,056 miles

Rear Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 95,046 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 92,113 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 89,712 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 89,712 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 88,428 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 88,405 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 88,405 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 86,119 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 80,042 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 80,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 69,625 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 69,615 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 62,538 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 62,538 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 55,106 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 20 Jul 2011 55,104 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jul 2010 48,507 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 41,336 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 41,336 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 33,967 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 25,078 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 25,078 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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GF04 NTV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 GF04 NTV, 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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What year was GF04 NTV registered?

GF04 NTV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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