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AU04 HSG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

185,700 mi
Last recorded185,700 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 HSG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 185,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2016 185,632 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 166,374 miles

Catalytic converter has been repaired via welding

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2015 166,374 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Catalytic converter has been repaired via welding

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 148,989 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 148,989 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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 19 Feb 2013 132,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 3 Sep 2012 125,092 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 125,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both wipers smearing slightly

front brake discs worn

non obligatory mirror damaged (near side mirror glass insecure)

off side hand brake cable not in one of its mountings

off side outer front brake pad worn

under tray insecure

Pass 29 Feb 2012 115,637 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn

near side front electronic stability control linkage insecure

screw in near side rear tyre and tyre low on inner edge

under tray damaged/inecure

Fail 29 Feb 2012 115,637 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs worn

near side front electronic stability control linkage insecure

screw in near side rear tyre and tyre low on inner edge

under tray damaged/inecure

Pass 23 Aug 2011
Fail 23 Aug 2011 106,026 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 97,390 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear brake discs worn

near side number plate light is dim

Pass 2 Mar 2010 79,920 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Slighty damage to offside rear floor

Pass 10 Feb 2009 59,944 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 59,944 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

engine warning light on

Pass 10 Mar 2008 42,334 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 25,033 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 34,130 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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AU04 HSG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AU04 HSG, 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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AU04 HSG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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