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HC04 KTE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,497 mi
Last recorded195,497 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 KTE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 195,497 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2017 195,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 182,279 miles

both front tyres perished

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

under side slight corrosion.

Fail 21 Jul 2016 182,278 miles

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

both front tyres perished

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

under side slight corrosion.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 179,358 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 169,257 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 157,458 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 157,456 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 139,699 miles

fanbelt tensioning damper mounting snapped

Fail 20 Jul 2011 139,699 miles

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

fanbelt tensioning damper mounting snapped

Pass 17 Aug 2010 129,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 118,519 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Aug 2009 118,519 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 104,385 miles

slight rear brake imbalance.

Pass 9 Aug 2007 78,986 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 KTE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HC04 KTE, 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 HC04 KTE registered?

HC04 KTE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 August 2004.

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