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GK53 CZL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,624 mi
Last recorded131,624 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 CZL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 131,624 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 131,624 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 131,309 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 131,309 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 130,923 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 127,409 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 118,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 112,647 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 106,087 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 98,002 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 88,792 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 88,784 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 78,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 65,944 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 56,933 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 46,099 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 46,097 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 35,897 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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GK53 CZL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GK53 CZL, 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 GK53 CZL registered?

GK53 CZL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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