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GK04 EEZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

133,001 mi
Last recorded133,001 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 EEZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 133,001 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 128,730 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 128,730 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 126,962 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 124,749 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 122,716 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 116,822 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 116,809 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 103,194 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 97,375 miles

exhaust system rusty and in poor condition

Fail 2 Aug 2017 97,374 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system rusty and in poor condition

Pass 3 Aug 2016 90,961 miles

both rear tyres perished and worn uneven

Pass 4 Aug 2015 82,589 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 75,170 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 75,170 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs rusty on inner face

Pass 18 Jul 2013 69,042 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 63,346 miles

rear brake discs and brake pads worn low

Pass 26 Jul 2011 58,734 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Jul 2010 53,312 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 46,771 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 38,873 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 30,576 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007

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

Offside 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 EEZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EEZ, 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 EEZ registered?

GK04 EEZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 August 2004.

Is GK04 EEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK04 EEZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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