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GX54 BVH

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,889 mi
Last recorded99,889 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 BVH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 99,889 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

heavily undersealed

Fail 13 Nov 2023 99,889 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Sep 2022 96,820 miles

heavily undersealed, unable to inspect fully

Pass 18 Oct 2021 94,791 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to inspect all pipes fully due to waxoil (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front outer sills have damage at jacking points

various suspension components corroded/worn

vehicle heavily waxoiled, unable to inspect fully

Fail 18 Oct 2021 94,791 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to inspect all pipes fully due to waxoil (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front outer sills have damage at jacking points

various suspension components corroded/worn

vehicle heavily waxoiled, unable to inspect fully

Fail 7 Oct 2021 94,763 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.884 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 4.58 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Front headlights slightly masked

Oil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear parking brake may need attention

Various suspension components corroded in behind the black wax oil

both sides outer sills damaged

undercarriage and everything/pipes/flexis/suspension components VERY HEAVILY BLACK WAXOILED

Pass 8 Oct 2020 93,160 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 87,476 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 76,201 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 76,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 64,989 miles

Handbrake cable mounting tubes corroded off at ends

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 64,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Handbrake cable mounting tubes corroded off at ends

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 52,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2012 49,168 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 45,615 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 45,612 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 42,599 miles

SLACK IN OFFSIDE TRACK ROD

Pass 3 Nov 2009 37,806 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 31,049 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 31,049 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 24,767 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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GX54 BVH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GX54 BVH, 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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GX54 BVH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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