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FA04 HLY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

253,451 mi
Last recorded253,451 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 HLY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 253,451 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 249,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 249,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 234,208 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 209,170 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 195,942 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 187,008 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 163,147 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 147,419 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 138,753 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 138,753 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 116,508 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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FA04 HLY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FA04 HLY, 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 FA04 HLY registered?

FA04 HLY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 August 2004.

Is FA04 HLY safe to buy?

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