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GK54 UHV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,866 mi
Last recorded133,866 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 UHV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2022 133,866 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 133,462 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Aug 2021 133,462 miles

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jul 2020 133,011 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 132,458 miles

Both steering inner ball joints have slight play

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 131,617 miles

Play / wear to the upper mountings of Nearside and Offside front suspension struts

Slight play in the steering rack

Pass 31 Jul 2017 130,797 miles

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on the outer tread / shoulder area

Fail 27 Jul 2017 130,794 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on the outer tread / shoulder area

Pass 26 Jul 2016 130,168 miles

Both windscreen wipers just beginning to smear

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured At limit! (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear number plate is in poor condition and is only just meeting the requirements

n/s front wheel rim is bent

Pass 14 Jul 2015 129,207 miles

The o/s rear tyre is wearing smooth on the inner shoulder

Wipers are only just meeting the requirements

Pass 14 Jul 2014 123,900 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 117,283 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 113,147 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 111,097 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 111,082 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 104,330 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 104,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 96,118 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 96,116 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 86,171 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 71,132 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 51,984 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn low (3mm)

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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GK54 UHV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GK54 UHV, 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 GK54 UHV registered?

GK54 UHV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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