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GY04 WFL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

99,163 mi
Last recorded99,163 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 WFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 99,163 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 99,158 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 95,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 95,052 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 90,345 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 90,341 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 80,840 miles

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 29 Aug 2019 69,851 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn, lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread runs and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On or close to legal limit, perished sidewalls and tread runs (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On or close to legal limit, perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack running from nearside of windscreen but does not encroach into zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 69,851 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn, lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread runs and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On or close to legal limit, perished sidewalls and tread runs (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation direction incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On or close to legal limit, perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack running from nearside of windscreen but does not encroach into zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 50,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 13 Jun 2018 50,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 24 May 2017 46,315 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 46,315 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 40,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight distortion in tread of n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 May 2015 40,226 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 37,331 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 35,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2013 35,076 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 31,871 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 28,884 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 24,967 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 22,121 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

horn does not work from every position of horn control

Pass 31 Mar 2008 18,237 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 14,750 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 WFL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GY04 WFL, 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 WFL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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