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GN54 LUB

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,815 mi
Last recorded155,815 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 155,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 153,589 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 151,652 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 151,652 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads 80 % worn wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 147,858 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front o/s/f seat belt slightly slow to retract but works ok around body

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak o/s/f of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes to hoses have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 143,421 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 143,421 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 139,576 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 135,833 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure lamp slightly loose (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 132,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 132,145 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 126,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short part of pipe covered in grease no obvious signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 119,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 119,450 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 110,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 110,492 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 102,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear n/s/r shock absorber bump stops showing signs of wear

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

Offside Rear o/s/r shock absorber bump stop showing signs of wear

Pass 9 Sep 2014 95,302 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 86,585 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 86,585 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 77,187 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front Tyre tread wearing low

Nearside Steering rack trackrod inner ball joint has slight play

Offside Steering rack inner ball joint has slight play

Pass 27 Sep 2011 68,006 miles

Boost hose on the offside front, top of engine was not seated correctly,have pushed it back into place.Retaining clip not very good further investigation advised

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 68,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Boost hose on the offside front, top of engine was not seated correctly,have pushed it back into place.Retaining clip not very good further investigation advised

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 58,811 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 48,530 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing low

O/S/F tyre wearing low

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

Rear brake pads worn low

Fail 1 Sep 2008 38,728 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads low

Pass 1 Sep 2008 38,728 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake pads low

Pass 3 Sep 2007 30,216 miles

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

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

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 LUB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LUB, 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 LUB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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