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HD53 MFZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,648 mi
Last recorded84,648 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 MFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 84,648 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 79,010 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 30 May 2017 79,010 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 73,802 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 73,802 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 68,566 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 67,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 67,170 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 64,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 64,919 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 61,054 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 56,436 miles

Nearside and offside wiper blades split at ends.

Fail 14 Apr 2011 56,432 miles

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

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

Nearside and offside wiper blades split at ends.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 50,531 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 50,527 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 42,522 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 44,455 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 38,418 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 38,418 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 29,875 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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HD53 MFZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HD53 MFZ, 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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HD53 MFZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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