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HC04 ERK

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

82,448 mi
Last recorded82,448 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 ERK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 82,448 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside sun visor clip broken

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 82,448 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside sun visor clip broken

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 77,418 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 77,418 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 72,897 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 66,722 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 66,721 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 61,062 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 54,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 54,587 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 48,418 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 48,416 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 45,360 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 45,360 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 May 2017 44,115 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 44,111 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 42,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall and tread perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 May 2016 42,247 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall and tread perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 May 2015 39,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 May 2014 37,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 34,238 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 30,413 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 30,413 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 26,500 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 26,500 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 22,201 miles

both fron t tyres starting to crack and n/s/f slightly worn on outside wall

Pass 10 Jul 2009 18,749 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 15,058 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 10,587 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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HC04 ERK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 HC04 ERK, 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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HC04 ERK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 August 2004.

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