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GJ54 KKB

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

150,524 mi
Last recorded150,524 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 KKB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 150,524 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 140,217 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 140,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 131,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 123,856 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 118,491 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 109,691 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 109,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2018 101,660 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 97,096 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 89,664 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 81,304 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside mirror glass cracked.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 72,676 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 65,232 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all disc's slightly worn & corroding

wipers slightly worn

Pass 5 Mar 2012 57,858 miles

BRAKES ; front brake discs worn / corroded on inner face, suspect at wear limit & may be weakened , recommend replace

BRAKES ; rear brake discs corroded , may be weakened

engine cover / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

imbalance on front brakes

imbalance on rear brakes

n/s door mirror glass cracked , slightly distorting rear view , recommend replace

Pass 8 Apr 2011 53,066 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 48,281 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 40,829 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 38,183 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 35,423 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 KKB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KKB, 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 KKB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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