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GX54 ZVG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,744 mi
Last recorded215,744 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 ZVG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 215,744 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 215,744 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 206,722 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 206,722 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 191,003 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 174,554 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 157,383 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 157,383 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 140,084 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 140,084 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 124,775 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 108,970 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 94,177 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 79,132 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 63,444 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 49,554 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 ZVG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX54 ZVG, 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 ZVG registered?

GX54 ZVG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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