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GK04 ETJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,582 mi
Last recorded145,582 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2020 145,582 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to unsafe tyres. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn And gaitor split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mount bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Split in lamp cluster. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mount split and front bush excess play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Emissions limit plate defaced.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both damper dust covers detached.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle beam. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 131,160 miles

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres running uneven

Pass 31 Aug 2018 127,234 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 112,741 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 112,741 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 97,311 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 87,036 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 79,495 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 79,292 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 70,376 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 59,045 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 59,039 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 52,843 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 46,317 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 42,992 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 37,672 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 30,843 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 ETJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ETJ, 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 ETJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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