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AJ54 HLU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,116 mi
Last recorded136,116 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 HLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 136,116 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

Fail 24 Oct 2017 136,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2016 128,845 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 121,308 miles

Both front bottom arm rear bushes starting to perish

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 121,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front bottom arm rear bushes starting to perish

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 112,616 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 101,845 miles

rear tyres worn inner edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front tyres very worn inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2012 91,808 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2011 85,564 miles

under cover trays are fitted as standard

Fail 1 Dec 2011 85,462 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

under cover trays are fitted as standard

Pass 24 Nov 2010 80,110 miles

under trays are fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2009 71,707 miles

Airbag light on

Front under tray cover is fitted

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

Nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 71,707 miles

Airbag light on

Front under tray cover is fitted

Nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2008 60,250 miles

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

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

Under tray covers are fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2007 42,566 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Under tray covers are fitted

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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AJ54 HLU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ54 HLU, 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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AJ54 HLU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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