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GJ54 HLY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

245,616 mi
Last recorded245,616 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 HLY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 245,616 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer gaiter seeping grease. (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise both front tyres bald on inner edges and low on outer edges.

advise front brake discs worn scored and lipped.

advise rear brake discs worn/scored.

Fail 13 Sep 2017 245,616 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer gaiter seeping grease. (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise both front tyres bald on inner edges and low on outer edges.

advise front brake discs worn scored and lipped.

advise rear brake discs worn/scored.

Pass 23 Sep 2016 227,125 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise all four brake discs scored.

advise front lower arms rear bushes starting to split.

advise power steering pipe on subframe oily.possibly from gearbox leak.

Fail 23 Sep 2016 227,125 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc cv gaiter inner end torn. (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken top coil. (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise all four brake discs scored.

advise front lower arms rear bushes starting to split.

advise power steering pipe on subframe oily.possibly from gearbox leak.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 208,145 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

advise brake discs scored.

Fail 25 Sep 2015 208,145 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower ball joint. (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play unable to determine how much play in track rod end due to excessive play at steering rack inner joint. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

advise brake discs scored.

advise excessive play at steering rack nearside inner joint.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 188,220 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 170,356 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 151,716 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 134,735 miles

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

Front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 8 Oct 2010 122,626 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 111,373 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 87,680 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 87,680 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front and rear brake discs starting to become worn and lipped

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f wiper deteriorating

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge,starting to go out of shape on inner edge and low on tread

rear tyres cracking up

Pass 4 Sep 2007 65,053 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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GJ54 HLY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GJ54 HLY, 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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GJ54 HLY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2004.

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