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MD04 GWZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

190,007 mi
Last recorded190,007 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD04 GWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 190,007 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 186,590 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 186,579 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 184,275 miles

Both front to rear steel brake pipes corroded at rear

Both rear axle bushes perished/debonded

Both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges (offside only just legal)

Damage to offside sill panel

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2017 184,275 miles

Both front to rear steel brake pipes corroded at rear

Both rear axle bushes perished/debonded

Both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges (offside only just legal)

Damage to offside sill panel

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2016 180,441 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

both the rear tyres are slightly worn unevenly

damage to the o/s floor

damage to the o/s sill

oil leak

washer are weak

Pass 30 Nov 2015 174,419 miles

Both the rear axle bushes are slightly deterated

Engine light on

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Slight damage to both the sills

Fail 30 Nov 2015 174,419 miles

Oil leak

Slight damage to both the sills

Both the rear axle bushes are slightly deterated

Engine light on

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 165,632 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 150,980 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 141,230 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 138,719 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 129,344 miles

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge slightly

Fail 15 Jul 2011 129,344 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge slightly

Pass 21 Jul 2010 120,227 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 109,576 miles

slightly low braking effort on offside handbrake

Pass 16 Jul 2008 97,546 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2008 97,546 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 78,597 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside rear tyre has small cut not reaching cords

Fail 4 Jul 2007 78,597 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside rear tyre has small cut not reaching cords

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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MD04 GWZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MD04 GWZ, 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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MD04 GWZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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