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GV04 KNE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

171,816 mi
Last recorded171,816 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 KNE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 171,816 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 171,815 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 171,087 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Fuel system component leaking Pump area. (7.2.3)

Drivebelt is in poor condition.

Engine oil leaks.

O/S/F lower ball joint dust cover is deteriorating.

Pinhole in N/S outer CV boot.

Pinhole in front exhaust section.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 161,742 miles

Near side front tyre worn on edges

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 24 Mar 2016 161,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Near side front tyre worn on edges

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Mar 2015 151,918 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 141,367 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 141,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 131,156 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 121,478 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 121,476 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 112,913 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 97,753 miles

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

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

both o/s tyres treads worn to 3mm

Pass 30 Mar 2009 87,484 miles

beam reflectors fittd

Fail 24 Mar 2009 87,181 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

beam reflectors fittd

Pass 19 Mar 2008 72,927 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside mirror casing broken

Fail 19 Mar 2008 72,927 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside mirror casing broken

Pass 27 Mar 2007 57,318 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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GV04 KNE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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