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GV04 KNS

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

178,197 mi
Last recorded178,197 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 KNS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 178,197 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

under-chassis / Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Fail 5 Nov 2018 178,197 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

under-chassis / Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Pass 28 Oct 2017 169,716 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 159,221 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 150,836 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 150,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 143,177 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 143,177 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 134,241 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 127,041 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 121,694 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 115,085 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 110,910 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 109,633 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

n/s mirror taped up

wipers in a poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2008 107,570 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 102,516 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 97,450 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 KNS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 GV04 KNS, 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 KNS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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