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GK04 BVL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

167,196 mi
Last recorded167,196 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 167,196 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 164,077 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 152,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm left on tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.4mm left on pads (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 152,119 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm left on tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.4mm left on pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 134,081 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 118,546 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 117,739 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 105,797 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 105,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2011 88,747 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 88,747 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 70,840 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake pas low

Fail 8 Sep 2010 70,840 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake pas low

Pass 18 Jul 2009 51,303 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2009 51,303 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 35,226 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 35,226 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 27,298 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 BVL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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