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GR04 AGV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,519 mi
Last recorded148,519 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 AGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 148,519 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s cv gaiter has grease on it no split found

play in n/s/f wheel bearing on limit

Fail 17 Nov 2010 148,519 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Light misting of grease around o/s/f cv boot - no split found

Play in n/s/f wheel bearing - on limit!

Play in o/s/f lower ball joint - close to limit

Slight play at steering wheel

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

n/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting out - needs attention

n/s/r tyre a bit low

o/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting out - needs attention

Pass 10 May 2010 123,221 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 104,956 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 10 Nov 2009 104,956 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 May 2009 93,326 miles

Front indicators faded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f tyre wearing low in centre of tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing low in centre of tyre

Pass 12 May 2009 93,326 miles

Front indicators faded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre wearing low in centre of tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing low in centre of tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2008 81,304 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 81,304 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 74,416 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 74,378 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 70,175 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2007 54,134 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 36,705 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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GR04 AGV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GR04 AGV, 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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GR04 AGV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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