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GR04 HNT

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,626 mi
Last recorded171,626 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 171,626 miles

Front Body not fully secure both sides (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 171,626 miles

Front Body not fully secure both sides (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 161,601 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all round (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 161,601 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all round (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 152,800 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 145,439 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 132,821 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 132,821 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 126,127 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 108,000 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 108,000 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 89,966 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 79,878 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside rear axle bush deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2017 78,258 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 75,614 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 73,788 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 69,869 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 64,540 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 56,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 48,814 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 48,814 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 39,969 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 34,074 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 30,452 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 22,190 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 HNT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GR04 HNT, 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 HNT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 August 2004.

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