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GJ54 LNG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,605 mi
Last recorded134,605 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 LNG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 134,605 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 134,602 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 126,696 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 126,696 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 120,177 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken,

Pass 27 Sep 2012 120,177 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust bracket broken,

Pass 14 Oct 2011 110,002 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 96,974 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 96,969 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 80,372 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 63,770 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 39,693 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 LNG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ54 LNG, 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 GJ54 LNG registered?

GJ54 LNG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 October 2004.

Is GJ54 LNG safe to buy?

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