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GV04 EVM

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

161,039 mi
Last recorded161,039 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 EVM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 161,039 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked below line of vision (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 161,039 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leaks from sleeve joints (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked below line of vision (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 152,424 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 143,621 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 19 Mar 2019 130,361 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 130,304 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

fixing screw missing on offside headlamp, but still secure

Pass 31 Mar 2018 123,731 miles

Oil leak slight ()

exhaust hangers rusty and heat shield loose

Pass 1 Apr 2017 120,926 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2016 114,080 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2016 114,080 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 108,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2015 108,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 97,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 5 Apr 2014 97,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 85,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Petrol light on

Windscreen chipped in various places

front anti roll bar body mount bushes showing wear and noisy over uneven ground

o/s/r tyre getting uneven and low on inner tread area (Also has 2 nails in tread)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 85,648 miles

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

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

Petrol light on

Windscreen chipped in various places

front anti roll bar body mount bushes showing wear and noisy over uneven ground

o/s/r tyre getting uneven and low on inner tread area (Also has 2 nails in tread)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 84,527 miles

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2011 77,943 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2011 76,188 miles

Front discs slightly pitted on edges.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front side light dim.

Offside front tyre on legal limit.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 20 May 2011 76,188 miles

Front discs slightly pitted on edges.

Offside front side light dim.

Offside front tyre on legal limit.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 28 May 2010 68,512 miles

Baby seat fitted to nearside rear

Front discs slightly pitted on edges

Stone damage to windscreen

Fail 27 May 2010 68,512 miles

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

Baby seat fitted to nearside rear

Front discs slightly pitted on edges

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 27 May 2009 60,689 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2009 60,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 54,482 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 46,627 miles

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

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

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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GV04 EVM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GV04 EVM, 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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GV04 EVM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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