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HS04 TVM

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

167,304 mi
Last recorded167,304 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 TVM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 167,304 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 167,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 157,171 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 146,727 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 138,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 128,593 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 120,361 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 105,366 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 97,366 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 85,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 76,593 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 66,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 60,504 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 56,312 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 54,609 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 49,072 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 40,073 miles

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

wiper blades not good

Pass 6 Jul 2009 37,300 miles

minor damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Fail 6 Jul 2009 37,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

minor damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 34,453 miles

N/S/F tyre has a cut to the sidewall but no cords exposed..

Pass 20 Jul 2007 30,304 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 TVM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HS04 TVM, 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 HS04 TVM registered?

HS04 TVM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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