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GJ04 PLN

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

230,777 mi
Last recorded230,777 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 PLN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 230,777 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 230,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2021 223,005 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 215,633 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 207,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 207,974 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 200,476 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 200,463 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb in wrong (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2017 191,734 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 May 2017 191,730 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 182,554 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 182,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s/f link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s/f link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 168,858 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 143,502 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 116,255 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 88,785 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 88,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 66,699 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 60,933 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

high level brake lamp has 1 led not working

Fail 21 Sep 2010 60,933 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

high level brake lamp has 1 led not working

Fail 5 Oct 2009 53,746 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 53,746 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 45,005 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE HAS A SCREW IN TREAD AND HAS SERVER STRESS CRACKS IN TREAD

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE IS OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER TREAD

Pass 3 Sep 2007 38,841 miles

smoke test to low to registar

Pass 8 May 2007 38,012 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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GJ04 PLN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GJ04 PLN, 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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GJ04 PLN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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