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GX04 HFM

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

166,069 mi
Last recorded166,069 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 HFM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 166,069 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 157,685 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 134,136 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 121,180 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 114,374 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 107,161 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 66,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2011 57,790 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 49,929 miles

nearside front indicator unit damaged

Fail 10 Feb 2010 49,929 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front indicator unit damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2009 42,786 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 8 Feb 2008 34,291 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 27,034 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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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GX04 HFM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GX04 HFM, 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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What year was GX04 HFM registered?

GX04 HFM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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The MOT history for GX04 HFM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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