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GV04 UYY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

148,655 mi
Last recorded148,655 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 UYY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 148,655 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack,both rear tyres cracking.

Fail 28 Apr 2016 148,655 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack,both rear tyres cracking.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 140,640 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of age

Fail 25 Apr 2014 132,495 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres rubber cracking.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 132,495 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres rubber cracking.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 131,012 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 131,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 128,721 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 115,797 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 115,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 100,840 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 100,840 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 88,971 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 88,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 79,803 miles

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 79,548 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 73,484 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 73,484 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 46,036 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 UYY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UYY, 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 UYY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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