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GY04 XCU

2004 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

388,225 mi
Last recorded388,225 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 XCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 388,225 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front registration plate damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2013 379,265 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 367,972 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 358,523 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s front & o/s rear tyres uneven wear

Fail 27 Mar 2012 358,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s front & o/s rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 7 Apr 2011 338,214 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 338,204 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 332,356 miles

Air bag light on

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 332,261 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Air bag light on

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 306,545 miles

Airbag light stays on

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front and rear seatbelts are slow to retract.

O/S/F brake pads slight worn

O/S/F indicator lamp slight loose

O/S/F lower suspension arm rear rubber bushed is perished

Slight play on steering wheel

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 XCU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XCU, 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 GY04 XCU registered?

GY04 XCU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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