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GU04 PHK

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

194,235 mi
Last recorded194,235 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 PHK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 194,235 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 193,355 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 177,567 miles

rear number plate dirt between it

Fail 2 Mar 2015 177,567 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear number plate dirt between it

Pass 13 Mar 2014 162,401 miles

chip in windscreen

n/s door mirror glass cracked

rear number plate got dirt between letter

Fail 13 Mar 2014 162,401 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chip in windscreen

n/s door mirror glass cracked

rear number plate got dirt between letter

slight juddering in rear brake discs

Pass 27 Feb 2013 147,678 miles

both rear discs wearing thin and rusty

centre exhaust bracket broken

n/s door mirror glass cracked

n/s/r tyre tread wearing badly inside and outside edges also tread low 2mm

Fail 27 Feb 2013 147,678 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear discs wearing thin and rusty

centre exhaust bracket broken

n/s door mirror glass cracked

n/s/r tyre tread wearing badly inside and outside edges also tread low 2mm

Pass 21 Mar 2012 135,261 miles

n/s door mirror glass broken

o/s/r tyre tread low 3mm

stone chip in zone b

Fail 20 Mar 2012 135,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front discs slightly rusty inner face also have slight lip

n/s door mirror glass broken

o/s/r tyre tread low 3mm

stone chip in zone b

washers bottle low

Pass 10 Mar 2011 122,972 miles

chip in windscreen

o/s/f bumper corner slight inscure

part of centre brake light not working

Pass 26 Mar 2010 107,633 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 80,159 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 80,111 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 62,822 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 51,951 miles

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

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

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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GU04 PHK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GU04 PHK, 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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GU04 PHK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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