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HN04 HLJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,270 mi
Last recorded151,270 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 HLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 151,270 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

front brake discs worn/corroded

offside front track rod end dust cover slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 11 Jan 2018 145,075 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 145,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

parking brake efficiency only just met - 16%

Pass 17 Jan 2017 139,876 miles

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

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

nearside front indicator lens missing

Pass 18 Nov 2015 130,067 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 117,224 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Nov 2014 117,223 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 106,610 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 96,638 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 96,636 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 89,848 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 9 May 2012 89,848 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2011 79,583 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 73,202 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 66,328 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 58,930 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 46,349 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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HN04 HLJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HN04 HLJ, 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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HN04 HLJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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