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HJ54 UOK

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

151,236 mi
Last recorded151,236 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 UOK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 151,236 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 18 Aug 2025 145,502 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Aug 2024 139,474 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 14 Aug 2023 132,708 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 14 Aug 2023 132,708 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Aug 2022 126,317 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 10 Sep 2021 119,654 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 8 Sep 2020 111,937 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 13 Aug 2019 104,988 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 9 Aug 2018 99,062 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 9 Aug 2017 88,630 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 11 Aug 2016 80,111 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 12 Aug 2015 70,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 60,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 51,478 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 44,795 miles

Near side front tyre damage to side wall, but not deep enough to expose cord.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 44,795 miles

Near side front tyre damage to side wall, but not deep enough to expose cord.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 39,953 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 39,953 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 33,923 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 29,258 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2008 23,455 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 17,831 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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HJ54 UOK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HJ54 UOK, 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 HJ54 UOK registered?

HJ54 UOK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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