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GP04 YWU

2004 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,928 mi
Last recorded147,928 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2009
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 YWU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2009 147,928 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear disc's worn

o/s head lamp light out put poor

slight turbo boost leak

Pass 10 Aug 2007 99,952 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 99,952 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

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 YWU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YWU, 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

How do I check the history of GP04 YWU?

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What year was GP04 YWU registered?

GP04 YWU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 August 2004.

Is GP04 YWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP04 YWU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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