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GN04 WZU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

146,373 mi
Last recorded146,373 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 WZU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 146,373 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 134,304 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 134,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2018 128,855 miles

Front under tray misaligned/screws missing

Fail 13 Aug 2018 128,855 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure sleeve clamps corroded/separating (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding caliper seizing? (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front under tray misaligned/screws missing

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened metal to metal contact with pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 119,459 miles

eml on

Fail 15 Aug 2017 119,459 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face breaking up / missing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp = tail lamp filament (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding disc heating (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn thin / corroded (3.5.1i)

eml on

Bonnet retaining device ineffective seized in open position (8.4.2)

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

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2016 108,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 108,875 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective seized in open position (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2015 95,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 82,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2014 82,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre is heavily worn towards inner edge, advise replacement before wear exposes cords.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2013 74,943 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 74,927 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 68,129 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2012 68,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 61,277 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Aug 2011 61,277 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2010 54,177 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 54,177 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 59,075 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 59,073 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 46,046 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 38,465 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 38,375 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 30,882 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 WZU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 WZU, 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 WZU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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