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HN04 HLZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,982 mi
Last recorded133,982 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 HLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 133,982 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 133,980 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 May 2017 133,976 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arms - rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 May 2017 133,976 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 125,340 miles

O/S Front tyre - Nail in tread

Fail 23 Mar 2016 125,231 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S Front tyre - Nail in tread

Pass 19 Mar 2015 115,040 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 106,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r tyre at 2mm tread depth,inner edge of tread stepped and bald

Pass 15 Mar 2014 106,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s/r tyre at 2mm tread depth,inner edge of tread stepped and bald

Pass 9 Mar 2013 98,145 miles

front disc edges corroded

n/s/f indicator bulb faded

o/s/f tyre ,low tread wear inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm tread depth centre of tread

o/s/r tyre low tread inner edge

rear plate deteriated

wiper ends split

Fail 9 Mar 2013 98,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front disc edges corroded

n/s/f indicator bulb faded

o/s/f tyre ,low tread wear inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm tread depth centre of tread

o/s/r tyre low tread inner edge

rear plate deteriated

wiper ends split

Pass 17 Mar 2012 90,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre stepping on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2011 80,999 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads 60%

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 80,999 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

brake fluid level very low

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads 60%

Pass 13 Mar 2010 69,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 60,098 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 49,489 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 36,607 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 HLZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HN04 HLZ, 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 HLZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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