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GN04 YYJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

242,788 mi
Last recorded242,788 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 242,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 242,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 240,032 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 238,038 miles

Nearside & Offside Front (upper) Suspension/Strut Mount has slight movement

Nearside & Offside Front Anti Roll Bar D - Bush has slight movement

Nearside & Offside Rear Tyres slightly cracking between Tread Depth/ Grooves

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside & Offside Rear (upper) (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 238,038 miles

Nearside & Offside Front (upper) Suspension/Strut Mount has slight movement

Nearside & Offside Front Anti Roll Bar D - Bush has slight movement

Nearside & Offside Rear Tyres slightly cracking between Tread Depth/ Grooves

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside & Offside Rear (upper) (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 150,002 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 150,002 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 149,824 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 149,263 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 147,912 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 143,636 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 13,961 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 134,558 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 129,833 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2011 127,137 miles

nearside mirror glass damaged

rear discs rusty and pitted

Pass 28 Sep 2010 123,948 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 116,751 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 109,071 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 103,029 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 103,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 97,245 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 97,245 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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 YYJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YYJ, 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 YYJ registered?

GN04 YYJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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