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GN54 FFV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,950 mi
Last recorded189,950 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 FFV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 189,950 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount worn

Nearside Rear wheel bearing worn

Offside Front tyre worn to legal limit

brake pad sensor wire damaged and light illuminated

engine oil level low

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Jan 2017 189,950 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front strut top mount worn

Nearside Rear wheel bearing worn

Offside Front tyre worn to legal limit

Offside Rear shock absorber worn

brake pad sensor wire damaged and light illuminated

engine oil level low

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2016 184,071 miles

offside and nearside front anti roll bar bushes worn

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Fail 18 Jan 2016 184,071 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside front anti roll bar bushes worn

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 21 Jan 2015 175,855 miles

Oil leak

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

Pass 10 May 2013 170,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 160,877 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 160,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 150,790 miles

part of centre brakelight not working

Fail 15 Apr 2011 150,790 miles

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

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

part of centre brakelight not working

Pass 14 Apr 2010 140,657 miles

sections of third brakelight not working

Fail 13 Apr 2010 140,657 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sections of third brakelight not working

Pass 14 Apr 2009 128,890 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 118,884 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 118,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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GN54 FFV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GN54 FFV, 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 GN54 FFV registered?

GN54 FFV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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