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GN54 HDK

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,906 mi
Last recorded144,906 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 HDK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 144,906 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 144,904 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 125,654 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 125,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 103,135 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

both sides sills slightly damage on jacking points

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Apr 2016 90,304 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

both sides sills slightly damage from jacking points

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Aug 2015 63,104 miles

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

both sides sills slightly damage

oil leak

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 74,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under vehicle supension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 136,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 107,650 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 107,650 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

airbag light

body filler/ fiberglass on offside front inner arch

engine management

nearside front arch lining missing

sill damage

Pass 26 Jan 2012 105,978 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2010 98,553 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 98,553 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 88,671 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 80,864 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 73,138 miles

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

rear brake discs rusty

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 HDK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GN54 HDK, 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 HDK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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