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RF54 GZW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,067 mi
Last recorded74,067 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 GZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2015 74,067 miles

eml on

offside front lower outersill damaged

Fail 17 Oct 2014 63,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 63,847 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 49,059 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers split

multiple stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2012 46,419 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)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 38,016 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 38,014 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

front discs excessivly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2010 35,445 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 35,445 miles

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 30,929 miles

drivers seatbelt stalk stiff to operate

front inner discs corroded

headlight aims on lower limits

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Oct 2008 25,237 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 25,237 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 20,418 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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RF54 GZW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RF54 GZW, 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 RF54 GZW registered?

RF54 GZW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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