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AU04 HTL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,571 mi
Last recorded130,571 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 HTL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 130,571 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 126,938 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanging from rear view mirror ()

Rear Wiper blade split

Fail 13 Nov 2017 126,920 miles

Emissions not tested Due to machine failure (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanging from rear view mirror ()

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 18 Nov 2016 123,971 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 119,195 miles

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar "d" bush

Pass 22 Jan 2015 111,828 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre is cracking in tread

Fail 22 Jan 2015 111,825 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre is cracking in tread

Pass 31 Jan 2014 103,054 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 96,138 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 96,138 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 82,853 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 May 2012 82,853 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 May 2011 70,766 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 May 2011 70,766 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2010 56,483 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 47,738 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 39,263 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 32,046 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 HTL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AU04 HTL, 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 AU04 HTL registered?

AU04 HTL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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