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GR04 LFH

2004 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,576 mi
Last recorded153,576 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 LFH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 153,576 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover fitted

n/s front tyre tread worn

n/s rear brake pads worn and on limit

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 144,136 miles

engine cover fitted

o/s front tyre tread worn and getting low

o/s rear tyre tread distorting on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2015 133,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2015 132,971 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2014 122,728 miles

n/s front tyre tread worn and on limit

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads worn and starting to get low

o/s front tyr etread worn and getting near limit

Fail 15 Dec 2014 122,674 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads worn and starting to get low

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front tyre tread worn and on limit

o/s front tyr etread worn and getting near limit

Pass 12 Jun 2014 111,136 miles

n/s front tyre tread wearing on outter edge and starting to get low

n/s rear tyre worn in middle of tread and starting to get low

o/s front tyre tread worn on inner edge and starting to get low

Fail 11 Jun 2014 111,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front tyre tread wearing on outter edge and starting to get low

n/s rear tyre worn in middle of tread and starting to get low

o/s front tyre tread worn on inner edge and starting to get low

Pass 16 Dec 2013 102,303 miles

exhaust emmissions on limit

front brake discs worn and slight lip

front brake pad warning light on, but pads are ok

n/s front tyre tread worn and getting near limit

o/s and n/s front lower arms rearmounting bushes splitting and perishing, but only slight movement found

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads worn and starting to get low

o/s front tyre tread bald on inner edge and closeto limit

rear brake pads worn and starting to get low

Fail 4 Apr 2013 86,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on dash nearside front brake pad warning sensor disconected

Pass 4 Apr 2013 86,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on dash nearside front brake pad warning sensor disconected

Pass 8 Oct 2012 73,533 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 70,197 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2011 64,476 miles

underder trays fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 22 Apr 2010 55,440 miles

under tray fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 28 Apr 2009 46,638 miles

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

under tray fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 15 Apr 2008 37,427 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 37,427 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 LFH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LFH, 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 LFH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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