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GN04 UUF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

226,709 mi
Last recorded226,709 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 UUF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 226,709 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in nearside and offside nearside be quite bad ()

engine cover fitted

Fail 22 May 2019 226,707 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in nearside and offside nearside be quite bad ()

engine cover fitted

Pass 22 May 2018 210,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing close to tread wear indicators

both rear tyres worn close to treadwear indicators

slight play in inner steering joints

Fail 22 May 2018 210,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing close to tread wear indicators

both rear tyres worn close to treadwear indicators

slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 17 May 2017 192,243 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

general corrosion to front and rear suspension componants

Fail 16 May 2017 192,241 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

general corrosion to front and rear suspension componants

Pass 18 May 2016 178,403 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover fitted

oil leaks

parking brake lever operation feels woolie

rear brake imbalance only just passed

tested in wet condition

Fail 18 May 2016 178,403 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover fitted

oil leaks

parking brake lever operation feels woolie

rear brake imbalance only just passed

tested in wet condition

Pass 20 May 2015 162,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 May 2015 162,470 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2014 145,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres starting to wear on edges

slight oil leak from turbo pipe

Fail 21 May 2014 145,801 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres starting to wear on edges

slight oil leak from turbo pipe

Pass 23 May 2013 125,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2013 125,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 99,773 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 99,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 77,465 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 77,465 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 65,297 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 50,327 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine damp with oil

fuel filter damp with diesel no visable leak

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2008 41,050 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 30,140 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 UUF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UUF, 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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GN04 UUF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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