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GK04 BTZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,878 mi
Last recorded143,878 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 BTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2021 143,878 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one retaining bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear anchorage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear seats fitted ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tyres approaching the minimum tread depth marks [BOTH 2000 MILES] (5.2.3 (e))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Pass 27 Jun 2019 136,418 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear anchorage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

centre silencer box corroding but no gas leaks

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Fail 29 May 2019 136,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp operates when position lights switched on (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

centre silencer box heavily corroded but no gas leaks

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Pass 21 Dec 2017 128,189 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Fail 19 Dec 2017 128,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Sep 2016 109,812 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 89,232 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 84,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 79,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 79,118 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 68,653 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 68,653 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 57,616 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

crack to off side mirror

Pass 6 Sep 2010 48,497 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

off side mirror cracked not distorting view to rear

Pass 7 Sep 2009 39,880 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 4 Sep 2008 29,604 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 18,093 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 BTZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GK04 BTZ, 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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GK04 BTZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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