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HK04 RYM

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

86,328 mi
Last recorded86,328 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 RYM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 86,328 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 86,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jul 2023 85,282 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Jul 2023 85,282 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Jun 2022 84,245 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 84,245 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 82,935 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 81,800 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Jul 2019 79,931 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damp not deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 77,112 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly damp

Fail 2 Jul 2018 77,112 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly damp

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm / bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 73,214 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 69,355 miles

Front both suspension arms rear bushes slightly poor

Pass 2 Jul 2015 64,983 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly poor

Pass 1 Jul 2014 60,569 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front suspension arm rear bushes worn

Pass 24 Jun 2013 56,486 miles

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

both front suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 21 Jun 2012 52,454 miles

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

both front suspension bushes slightly perished

Pass 21 Jun 2011 47,681 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 43,217 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 37,783 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 31,683 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 24,792 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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HK04 RYM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HK04 RYM, 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 HK04 RYM registered?

HK04 RYM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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