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HG54 HKL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,940 mi
Last recorded101,940 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 HKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 101,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush,may require attention (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres slight edges wearing worn

front number plate has scracks

n/s/f underside wheel arch plastic is loose

o/s/r tyre has small nail

oil engine very low,need top up,oil leaking

rear tray fitted is loose

Fail 3 Oct 2016 101,864 miles

Emissions not tested massive black smoke (7.4.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush,may require attention (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres slight edges wearing worn

front number plate has scracks

n/s/f underside wheel arch plastic is loose

o/s/r tyre has small nail

oil engine very low,need top up,oil leaking

rear tray fitted is loose

Pass 24 Mar 2015 84,519 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f,n/s/r tyre wearing worn on outer edges

Fail 23 Mar 2015 84,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f,n/s/r tyre wearing worn on outer edges

Pass 24 Mar 2014 73,116 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 73,116 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 66,548 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 60,790 miles

offside number plate lamp is dim

Pass 25 Mar 2011 54,453 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 46,729 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 46,729 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 39,781 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 32,828 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 32,828 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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HG54 HKL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HG54 HKL, 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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HG54 HKL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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