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GM04 PWZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

121,600 mi
Last recorded121,600 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 PWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 121,600 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 113,978 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 108,333 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight lip and pitting on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise both rear tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Advise wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 102,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 98,321 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 98,307 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 95,022 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 87,351 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Fail 15 Jan 2019 87,351 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Pass 1 Feb 2018 80,460 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

cat starting to split at pipe

Fail 27 Jan 2018 80,347 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

cat starting to split at pipe

Pass 21 Jan 2017 73,258 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 66,212 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 57,832 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 51,730 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 43,367 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 35,722 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 31,029 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 26,410 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 21,546 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 17,755 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 13,480 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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GM04 PWZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GM04 PWZ, 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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GM04 PWZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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