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GU54 BGE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,275 mi
Last recorded125,275 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 BGE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2020 125,275 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel foot brake on floor / handbrake lever on stops (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 103,463 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides, (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level, (4.3.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 17 Aug 2018 103,462 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides, (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides, (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level, (4.3.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 25 Aug 2017 92,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 78,214 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 67,112 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 63,276 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 56,774 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 53,195 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 47,829 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 41,773 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 36,206 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 30,806 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 25,832 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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GU54 BGE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GU54 BGE, 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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GU54 BGE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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