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MJ04 GHH

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

200,381 mi
Last recorded200,381 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 GHH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2019 200,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 193,106 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 193,106 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pad warning light staying on

Pass 20 Apr 2017 185,173 miles

rear exhaust mount corroded but still secure at the moment

Fail 11 Apr 2017 184,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear exhaust mount corroded but still secure at the moment

Pass 15 Apr 2016 177,557 miles

Front bumper has stops protruding.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 172,658 miles

Backbox hanger corroded. system still well supported.

Front bumper has stops sticking out.

OS steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 27 Apr 2015 172,658 miles

Backbox hanger corroded. system still well supported.

Front bumper has stops sticking out.

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

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

OS steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 24 Apr 2014 167,328 miles

Front bumper modified

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 159,238 miles

Airbag light on

Front bumper modification

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 150,771 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 150,771 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 140,668 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 130,419 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 111,739 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 111,739 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

no front fog lamps or tell tale

Pass 14 Apr 2008 93,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 72,171 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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MJ04 GHH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MJ04 GHH, 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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MJ04 GHH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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