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GK04 BVH

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

161,133 mi
Last recorded161,133 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 161,133 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust clump damage

Pass 25 Apr 2022 152,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 148,311 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 139,058 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 134,887 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 121,794 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 112,979 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 104,399 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 104,399 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 95,980 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 95,973 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 88,590 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 79,685 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 71,914 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 7 Feb 2012 71,900 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Dec 2010 61,160 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 47,491 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 37,392 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 26,692 miles

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

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 BVH 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 BVH, 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 BVH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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