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GY04 HSE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,479 mi
Last recorded134,479 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 HSE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 134,479 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 131,364 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 129,416 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 126,012 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 126,012 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 119,925 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 119,923 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 116,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre heavily worn inner edge

Offside Front Tyre heavily perished

Oil leak

Rear Both tyres heavily perished

Rear Registration plate delaminated

Pass 10 Nov 2016 115,238 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS STARTING TO WEAR LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DE LAMINATE

SURFACE CORROSION TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 26 Oct 2015 114,466 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pads starting to wear low

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight rust on both front brake discs

Fail 26 Oct 2015 114,466 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pads starting to wear low

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight rust on both front brake discs

Fail 10 Nov 2014 113,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 113,134 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 111,739 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 110,799 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 110,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front drive shaft bent (2.5.C.2a)

Offside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front and rear under wheel arches covered

front number plate damage

Pass 12 Nov 2011 109,204 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine management light on

offside front tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 3 Nov 2006 90,071 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 66,456 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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GY04 HSE 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 73.7%.

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 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 GY04 HSE, 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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GY04 HSE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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