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GK53 CZN

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

218,303 mi
Last recorded218,303 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 CZN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 218,303 miles

Both front tyres badly worn inner edge

N/S/R tyre badly worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F outer c.v. boot leaking

Fail 7 Mar 2020 218,303 miles

Both front tyres badly worn inner edge

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

N/S/R tyre badly worn inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F outer c.v. boot leaking

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 199,151 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 199,151 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 172,457 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Feb 2018 172,443 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

** major oil leak **

** nearside front lower arm rear bush split **

both rear tyres offshape

offside front alloy wheel damage

Pass 18 Feb 2017 149,224 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 132,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 132,866 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 123,233 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 123,233 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 113,658 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 113,658 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 103,152 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 91,580 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 91,577 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 79,618 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 70,903 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 70,900 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 58,616 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 47,839 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 47,839 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 37,093 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)

front registration plate deteriating

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 CZN 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 60.9%.

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 GK53 CZN, 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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GK53 CZN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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