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GX54 JBV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,204 mi
Last recorded151,204 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 JBV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2017 151,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

WHEEL ALIGNMENT REQUIRED WHEN NEW TYRES FITTED

Pass 25 Nov 2016 139,120 miles

Os rear tyre has worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2016 139,120 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Os rear tyre has worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2015 128,372 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes are cracking and perishing

Fail 19 Nov 2015 128,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Both front lower arm rear bushes are cracking and perishing

Pass 1 Dec 2014 116,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Dec 2013 101,782 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 101,776 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Both rear tyres have worn to 2-3mm [195/65/15]

Pass 6 Dec 2012 89,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Dec 2011 75,365 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 64,593 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 52,930 miles

rear centre seat belt buckle pulled through stop

Pass 5 Dec 2008 48,272 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 48,272 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 35,409 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2007 35,409 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

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 JBV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JBV, 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 GX54 JBV registered?

GX54 JBV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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