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HF54 JWA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,139 mi
Last recorded175,139 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 JWA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 175,139 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 166,601 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 166,572 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 160,455 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 160,447 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 150,536 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 150,534 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit getting 1.34 needs to be under 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 138,442 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 136,535 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 131,531 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 131,531 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 124,324 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. 16%

Pass 18 Nov 2014 119,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear

Wheel nut covers fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2014 119,237 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear

Wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2013 112,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2012 108,560 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 105,785 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 103,218 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 96,157 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 96,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

minor play nsf,osf wishbone bushes...minor play in steering rack.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 73,836 miles

Offside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 56,423 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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HF54 JWA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HF54 JWA, 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 HF54 JWA registered?

HF54 JWA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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