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GN54 XGC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

137,653 mi
Last recorded137,653 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 XGC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 137,653 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 133,242 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 133,242 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 126,976 miles

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

front wipers smearing

indicators slightly discoloured all around

Pass 7 Jan 2021 118,347 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 115,440 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 115,440 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 108,517 miles

Central exhaust bracket detatched

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cat heat shield insecure

Fail 26 Nov 2018 108,511 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust bracket detatched

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cat heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2017 103,685 miles

Nearside Front track rod end ball joint has small slit in boot

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Nearside handbrake cable worn, casing damaged

both front suspension top mounts worn

exhaust flexy worn

front anti roll bar main bushes worn

front number plate deteriorated

front tyres perished

both front tyres worn heavily on inside edge

Pass 15 Nov 2016 97,337 miles

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

Front Brakes binding slightly

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Nov 2016 97,331 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Brakes binding slightly

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 91,086 miles

both rear tyres are cracked on the inner walls and worn on the edges.

centre exhaust bracket broken but system is still supported.

Pass 18 Nov 2014 81,204 miles

brake fluid low

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/r indicator discoloured

Pass 5 Nov 2013 70,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Nov 2012 61,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2011 52,929 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 43,794 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 37,164 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 29,810 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 26,274 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 XGC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XGC, 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 XGC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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