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CU04 HRL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,264 mi
Last recorded111,264 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 HRL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 111,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 111,264 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 103,391 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 103,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 94,200 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 85,822 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 77,220 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 73,813 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 73,813 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 May 2012 64,927 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 64,916 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 58,945 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 52,137 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 52,092 miles

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 45,876 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jun 2008 39,095 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 31,014 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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CU04 HRL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CU04 HRL, 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 CU04 HRL registered?

CU04 HRL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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