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GF54 WVT

2004 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

193,690 mi
Last recorded193,690 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 WVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 193,690 miles

advise cut to ns front outer tyre wall

Fail 27 Oct 2014 193,690 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

advise cut to ns front outer tyre wall

Pass 15 Oct 2013 188,609 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 188,260 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 168,761 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 168,486 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

advise front brake disc wear

advise rear brake disc surface corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2011 147,254 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 126,737 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 126,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 100,059 miles

advise centre brake light some bulbs inop

Fail 13 Oct 2009 99,536 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise centre brake light some bulbs inop

Pass 24 Oct 2008 82,247 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 66,959 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 66,643 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre stop light some bulbs inop

nearside rear shock cover worn through

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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GF54 WVT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GF54 WVT, 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 GF54 WVT registered?

GF54 WVT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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