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DX54 HWZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

216,455 mi
Last recorded216,455 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 HWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 216,455 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 208,743 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

windscreen cracked

Fail 1 Sep 2016 208,733 miles

Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

windscreen cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2015 200,570 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 200,570 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 194,568 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 183,169 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 183,169 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside headlamp damaged

offside rear brake disc and pads in poor condition,

Pass 22 Aug 2012 167,938 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 167,908 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 154,082 miles

Both rear brake discs are slightly corroded.

Exhaust centre bracket fractured, but exhaust is adequately supported.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 151,678 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear discs corroded

power steering belt cracking

Fail 20 Aug 2010 151,678 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear discs corroded

power steering belt cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2009 143,623 miles

Brake pad light on.

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 41,886 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f and o/s/f shocker shrouds deteriated

Fail 28 Jul 2008 133,510 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f and o/s/f shocker shrouds deteriated

Pass 19 Oct 2007 113,074 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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DX54 HWZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DX54 HWZ, 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 DX54 HWZ registered?

DX54 HWZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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