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GP04 YWJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,451 mi
Last recorded98,451 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 YWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 98,451 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 84,675 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 84,675 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all rear brake pads worn low

Pass 25 Feb 2011 69,913 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2011 69,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2008 60,942 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 60,813 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both number plates discolouring

front brake discs lipped

front lower arm bushes perishing

front tyres low and perishing

offside mirror glass smashed

rear brake discs corroding

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 11 Jul 2007 51,984 miles

both rear tyres perishing

front brake discs slightly lipped

both number plates discoloured

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

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

front lower arm rear bushes perishing

front pads low

offside mirror glass broken

offside mirror indicator lens broken

various stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

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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GP04 YWJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GP04 YWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP04 YWJ registered?

GP04 YWJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is GP04 YWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP04 YWJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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