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GK04 XZX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

187,806 mi
Last recorded187,806 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 XZX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 187,806 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 179,628 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 170,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 162,284 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 153,514 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 143,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2020 133,725 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 128,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 98,853 miles

crack in front no plate

Fail 13 Apr 2018 98,853 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

crack in front no plate

Pass 11 Apr 2017 84,746 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 84,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 68,668 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 66,948 miles

exhaust pipework showing corrossion

suspect rear inner pads worn very low

suspension components showing corrossion

Pass 30 Dec 2013 65,349 miles

sections of exhaust pipework rusty

suspect rear pads getting low

Pass 18 Dec 2012 62,215 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 59,134 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 56,298 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 49,716 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 38,740 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 27,203 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 27,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 21,439 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 XZX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 XZX, 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 XZX registered?

GK04 XZX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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