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HD04 ULW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

199,218 mi
Last recorded199,218 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 ULW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 199,218 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 192,016 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 172,700 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under vehicle components general corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2019 165,514 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 164,174 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 148,506 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 136,560 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 125,901 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 113,255 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Jun 2013 105,464 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear outer panel damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2013 105,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear outer panel damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2012 96,777 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jun 2012 96,593 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 86,848 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 81,765 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 74,748 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre shows signs of outer abnormal treadwear

rear brake pads show signs of wear

Fail 25 Jun 2009 74,748 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre shows signs of outer abnormal treadwear

rear brake pads show signs of wear

Pass 15 Jul 2008 65,857 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 55,040 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 54,616 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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HD04 ULW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HD04 ULW, 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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HD04 ULW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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