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GK04 ETU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,035 mi
Last recorded122,035 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 ETU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 122,035 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2014 122,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013
Pass 14 Apr 2012 91,758 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 71,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

air bag light on

Pass 28 Mar 2011 71,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag light on

Pass 8 Mar 2010 54,208 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 54,208 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 42,939 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 37,942 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 ETU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ETU, 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 ETU registered?

GK04 ETU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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