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GJ54 SPX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

173,203 mi
Last recorded173,203 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 SPX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 173,203 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 166,005 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 166,005 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2020 157,174 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 157,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 151,592 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))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 141,787 miles

front antiroll bar starting to rust and mounting bushes slight movement

front top suspension mountings slight lift

offside rear axle mounting bush starting to crack/ perish

rear brake discs starting to rust

rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 10 Jan 2019 141,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

front antiroll bar starting to rust and mounting bushes slight movement

front top suspension mountings slight lift

nearside steering track rod end cover boot starting to crack/ perish

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split

offside rear axle mounting bush starting to crack/ perish

rear brake discs starting to rust

rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 14 Sep 2017 118,876 miles

offside steering track rod end cover boot starting to crack/ perish

Pass 14 Sep 2016 107,186 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 103,953 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 103,953 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 98,977 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 92,626 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 92,626 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 85,619 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 76,499 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 70,340 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 60,488 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 53,171 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 42,261 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 42,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 SPX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SPX, 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 SPX registered?

GJ54 SPX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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