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ST04 GKU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

202,765 mi
Last recorded202,765 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 GKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 202,765 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016 202,758 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 199,826 miles

o/s st arm

o/s susp arm rear bush

Fail 13 Apr 2015 199,807 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 195,080 miles

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.

Fail 15 Apr 2014 195,080 miles

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.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 190,541 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 190,540 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 185,987 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 180,660 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 180,657 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 174,596 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 174,595 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 158,605 miles

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)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 158,604 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 134,292 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 121,265 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 121,265 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 91,825 miles

front indicator bulbs starting to go pale

slight tear on rear wiper blade

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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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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