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GK04 XZW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

374,176 mi
Last recorded374,176 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 XZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 374,176 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 364,652 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 352,867 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear slight restricted movement

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside front CV gaiter pin hole

Rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 27 Sep 2014 342,843 miles

advise handbrake travel

Pass 9 Sep 2013 328,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 321,810 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 321,810 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 306,108 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 306,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 286,781 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 286,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on.

brake warning light on.

front number plate deteriorated.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 269,992 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 XZW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XZW, 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 XZW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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