MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,765 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
rear axle bushes deteriorated
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front arms / rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
rear axle bushes deteriorated
o/s st arm
o/s susp arm rear bush
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s inner steering arm
Both front tyres wearing inner edges.(175/80R14 88T)
Both rear tyres wearing inner and outer edges.
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
coil springs slightly corroded.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both front tyres wearing inner edges.(175/80R14 88T)
Both rear tyres wearing inner and outer edges.
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
coil springs slightly corroded.
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
different types of tyres fitted front and rear,
offside rear tyre low,nail
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
different types of tyres fitted front and rear,
offside rear tyre low,nail
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
rattle o/s/f possible cv joint
van tyres fitted to rear
tailgate trim not fitted
timing belt cover missing
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both front suspension arms rear bushes de bonding
exhaust mid section corroded
front brakes fluctuating
front brakes imbalance
gearbox damp
noise from offsaide engine
offside front bumper trim missing
offside rear tyre low tread
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both front suspension arms rear bushes de bonding
exhaust mid section corroded
front brakes fluctuating
front brakes imbalance
gearbox damp
noise from offsaide engine
offside front bumper trim missing
offside rear tyre low tread
tailgate trim not fitted
timing belt cover missing
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both suspension arms rear bushes de bonding
front brake imbalance
gearbox slightly damp
nearside front brake fluctuating
nearside rear tyre v low tread and wearing on outer edge
noise from offside engine
offside front bumper trim missing
offside rear tyre low tread and wearing on both edges
rear wiper torn
timing belt cover missing
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both suspension arms rear bushes de bonding
front brake imbalance
gearbox slightly damp
nearside front brake fluctuating
nearside rear tyre v low tread and wearing on outer edge
noise from offside engine
offside front bumper trim missing
offside rear tyre low tread and wearing on both edges
rear wiper torn
timing belt cover missing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
front indicator bulbs starting to go pale
slight tear on rear wiper blade
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ST04 GKU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 ST04 GKU, 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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ST04 GKU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2004.
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