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EK54 HPJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

161,361 mi
Last recorded161,361 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 HPJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2013 161,361 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 161,361 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 146,739 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 146,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 136,233 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 136,233 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 113,370 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 113,317 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 99,171 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 93,338 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 93,104 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 93,104 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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EK54 HPJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EK54 HPJ, 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 EK54 HPJ registered?

EK54 HPJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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