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GN04 GPZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

92,206 mi
Last recorded92,206 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 GPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 92,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 88,590 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 85,018 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 80,921 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 78,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 70,581 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 70,574 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 65,660 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 61,426 miles

Offside Front outer track rod gaiter leaking grease but not allowing ingress of dirt and water

Fail 29 Jan 2019 61,424 miles

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

Offside Front outer track rod gaiter leaking grease but not allowing ingress of dirt and water

Pass 4 Jan 2018 57,514 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 55,414 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 51,390 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 51,385 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 46,703 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 43,029 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 39,856 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 35,752 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 30,513 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 26,743 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 23,100 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 18,122 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 14,405 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 GPZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GN04 GPZ, 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 GPZ registered?

GN04 GPZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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