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HS04 HMZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

141,671 mi
Last recorded141,671 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 HMZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 141,671 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

handbrake travel

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2021 137,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake high travel

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x2 (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 134,027 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 131,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 129,144 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 121,808 miles

o/s/r tyre inner side wall in poor condition

Fail 19 Jun 2017 121,778 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

eml on

undertray damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2016 115,552 miles

offside rear inner side wall cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2015 109,720 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 104,802 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2013 97,533 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting is broken

nearside rear tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Jul 2012 91,375 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 85,519 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 77,915 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 71,955 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 62,722 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 49,501 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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HS04 HMZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 HS04 HMZ, 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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HS04 HMZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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