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GK04 BPY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

296,251 mi
Last recorded296,251 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 BPY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 296,251 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 294,327 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 279,103 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 265,471 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 250,211 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 232,633 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 215,272 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 215,272 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 198,013 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 181,352 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 162,194 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 162,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 143,200 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 143,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 123,850 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 104,528 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 82,898 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 64,948 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 41,748 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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GK04 BPY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GK04 BPY, 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 GK04 BPY registered?

GK04 BPY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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The MOT history for GK04 BPY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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