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RK04 GWP

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,212 mi
Last recorded82,212 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 GWP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 82,212 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

o/s/f brake hose perishing

vehicle emitting some white smoke

Fail 27 Apr 2018 82,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

o/s/f brake hose perishing

vehicle emitting some white smoke

Pass 24 Apr 2017 73,468 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

o/s/f tyre going bald inner edge + close to limit

Fail 21 Apr 2017 73,468 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front brake hoses perishing

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

o/s/f tyre going bald inner edge + close to limit

Pass 13 May 2016 62,452 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 62,451 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front and n/s/r tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 49,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2015 49,072 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2014 47,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2014 47,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 43,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 39,716 miles

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

unable to see offside nearside rear inner brake pads

Fail 10 Oct 2012 39,716 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

unable to see offside nearside rear inner brake pads

Pass 28 Sep 2011 35,627 miles

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

Nearside front tyre getting low (3mm)

Offside front tyre inner edge low

Pass 4 Oct 2010 32,666 miles

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

unable to see rear inner brake pads

Pass 16 Sep 2009 28,638 miles

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

unable to see inner nearside offside rear brake pads

Pass 15 Oct 2008 25,363 miles

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

unable to see inner rear brake pads

Fail 15 Oct 2008 25,363 miles

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

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

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

unable to see inner rear brake pads

Pass 28 Sep 2007 21,415 miles

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

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

unable to see inner rear pads

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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RK04 GWP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RK04 GWP, 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 RK04 GWP registered?

RK04 GWP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 July 2004.

Is RK04 GWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK04 GWP shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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