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GL04 BFX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,007 mi
Last recorded177,007 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 BFX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 177,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 177,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 106,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 106,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 94,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 79,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2013 67,489 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 60,991 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 53,252 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 45,075 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 45,075 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 36,644 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 30,694 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 24,068 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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GL04 BFX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GL04 BFX, 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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GL04 BFX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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