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GN54 HBG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

186,065 mi
Last recorded186,065 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 HBG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 186,065 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 146,834 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 127,999 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 127,997 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 114,986 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 108,153 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F rear arm bushes are starting to crack

O/S/F cv boot is starting to split

O/S/R tyre is 3mm on inner edge 195/65 R15

Pass 20 Mar 2015 102,219 miles

advise wiper blades in 6 months

clutch heavy

lip on front discs, rear discs wearing

poor hot start (starter ??)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 102,219 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

advise wiper blades in 6 months

lip on front discs, rear discs wearing

Pass 18 Mar 2014 95,226 miles

1/2 litre of semi added prior to test

CLUTCH BITES HIGH, DUEL MASS SHUDDERS AND NOISEY, SUPECT STARTER MOTOR WORN AS LAZY TO START

both front rearmost wishbone bushes worn, fronts also have slight play, advise new front and rear bushes next mot time

heavy lip on front discs, rear discs scored, all pads appear ok.

n/s/f indicator bulb fading

slight corrosion on n/s/r road spring

Fail 18 Mar 2014 95,225 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

1/2 litre of semi added prior to test

ADVISE NEW FRONT WIPER BLADES, NOISEY AND SMEAR

CLUTCH BITES HIGH, DUEL MASS SHUDDERS AND NOISEY, SUPECT STARTER MOTOR WORN AS LAZY TO START

FOUND BATTERY HOLD DOWN CLAMP ON N/S/F WISHBONE, BATTERY APPEARS TO BE SECURE ??

both front rearmost wishbone bushes worn, fronts also have slight play, advise new front and rear bushes next mot time

heavy lip on front discs, rear discs scored, all pads appear ok.

mirror adjuster switch insecure

n/s/f indicator bulb fading

slight corrosion on n/s/r road spring

Pass 14 Mar 2013 89,206 miles

1/2 litre of engine oil

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front number plate damaged

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 12 Mar 2013 89,206 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

1/2 litre of engine oil

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front number plate damaged

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 27 Mar 2012 79,983 miles

damage to front reg plate

front pads appear low

front tyres just under 4mm

n/s/f outer cv boot weaping greese due to small split, advise replacement soon

t/belt due in oct. 12

Pass 31 Mar 2011 70,034 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 70,034 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 50,816 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall to cords but not in excess of failure criteria

Fail 6 Oct 2009 50,816 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall to cords but not in excess of failure criteria

Pass 16 Oct 2008 35,704 miles

advise x3 wiper blades

n/s/f tyre valve starting to rub on hub cap

o/s/f tyre has small knick in sidewall but not to cords

Pass 6 Sep 2007 27,406 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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GN54 HBG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HBG, 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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GN54 HBG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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