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BN54 HZL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

258,199 mi
Last recorded258,199 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 HZL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 258,199 miles

both rear handbrake cables outer casing worn through

Pass 21 Aug 2017 237,843 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 219,540 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2015 199,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 199,412 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 180,995 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 161,739 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 141,943 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake caliper hand brake lever not fully returning to stop.

Pass 20 Aug 2011 121,329 miles

front side lamps dim

fuel tank under tray damaged

one centre brake lamp buld not working

Pass 14 Aug 2010 99,319 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 99,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 80,212 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 59,955 miles

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

Front brakes binding slightly

Front discs worn and grooved

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 44,062 miles

front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate

slight damage on nearside front tyre sidewall

under-shields at front and rear prevent full access to some testable items

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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BN54 HZL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BN54 HZL, 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 BN54 HZL registered?

BN54 HZL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 October 2004.

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The MOT history for BN54 HZL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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