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DU04 JHH

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,898 mi
Last recorded151,898 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 JHH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 151,898 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 151,898 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 136,352 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 135,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 135,884 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 135,487 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 135,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 128,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wear on edge

Fail 14 Aug 2015 128,373 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wear on edge

Pass 14 Aug 2014 119,043 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 107,747 miles

brake discs pitted slighty

Pass 12 Mar 2012 97,889 miles

offside front brake disc corroded/worn

Fail 12 Mar 2012 97,887 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front brake disc corroded/worn

Pass 2 Mar 2011 86,528 miles

front discs wearing thin/corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2010 76,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 64,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear bump stops perished

Pass 5 Mar 2008 52,191 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 38,748 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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DU04 JHH 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 DU04 JHH, 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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DU04 JHH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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