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GJ04 UBP

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

192,875 mi
Last recorded192,875 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 UBP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 192,875 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 183,723 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 167,039 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 158,742 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 151,565 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 147,857 miles

Front brake discs rusted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 147,857 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured bracket insecure (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs rusted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear brake discs badly rusted

Pass 4 Mar 2019 139,897 miles

Rear brake discs rusted

Pass 5 Mar 2018 128,767 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damage

both rear brake discs rusted

Fail 5 Mar 2018 128,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damage

both rear brake discs rusted

Pass 9 Mar 2017 118,144 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 108,658 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 99,928 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 92,279 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 83,288 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 75,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 67,548 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 59,165 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 49,086 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 40,918 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 30,141 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 30,141 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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 UBP 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 86.4%.

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 GJ04 UBP, 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 UBP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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