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GU04 PHY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,656 mi
Last recorded116,656 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 PHY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 116,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 104,415 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 93,492 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 83,769 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 70,508 miles

Advise engine management light is on

Fail 20 May 2014 59,400 miles

Advise centre exhaust mounting bracket is broken

Advise coolant level is low

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 59,400 miles

Advise centre exhaust mounting bracket is broken

Advise coolant level is low

Fail 21 May 2013 46,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

chips in windscreen

n/s rear service brake slightly low effort

Pass 21 May 2013 46,886 miles

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

chips in windscreen

n/s rear service brake slightly low effort

Pass 27 Mar 2012 32,415 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has cracks in tread but not showing canvas

Pass 12 May 2011 31,134 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 29,858 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 27,627 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 22,280 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2007 16,629 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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GU04 PHY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GU04 PHY, 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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What year was GU04 PHY registered?

GU04 PHY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is GU04 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU04 PHY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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