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GN04 EOW

2004 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

200,001 mi
Last recorded200,001 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 EOW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 200,001 miles

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

Oil leak

glow plug warning light displayed on dash

interior panel in boot missing

rear wiper blade split

slight body damage on boot

slight dent on n/s/f wheel arch

slight dents on n/s/r door

slight scratching on windscreen

slight wear on n/s/f tyre (inner and outer edges)

Fail 13 May 2011 199,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

glow plug warning light displayed on dash

interior panel in boot missing

rear wiper blade split

slight body damage on boot

slight dent on n/s/f wheel arch

slight dents on n/s/r door

slight scratching on windscreen

slight wear on n/s/f tyre (inner and outer edges)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 161,535 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)

Oil leak

slight cracking on o/s/f outer tyre wall

slight wear on inner edge of n/s/f tyre

Fail 2 Jun 2010 161,521 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Oil leak

slight cracking on o/s/f outer tyre wall

slight wear on inner edge of n/s/f tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2010 158,570 miles

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

Rear brakes very noisy on brake roller and should be inspected

both front tyres part worn fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2010 158,311 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brakes very noisy on brake roller and should be inspected

Pass 19 Dec 2008 146,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre has cracks between tread area

Fail 19 Dec 2008 146,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre has cracks between tread area

Pass 13 Sep 2007 135,541 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 135,540 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 91,564 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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GN04 EOW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GN04 EOW, 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 GN04 EOW registered?

GN04 EOW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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