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HT04 JFX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,932 mi
Last recorded136,932 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 JFX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 136,932 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 136,929 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 130,523 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 130,523 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 119,854 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 110,360 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 110,360 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 100,244 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 100,244 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 85,529 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)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 85,529 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 75,464 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 65,759 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 56,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 47,735 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 38,540 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 35,580 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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HT04 JFX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HT04 JFX, 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 HT04 JFX registered?

HT04 JFX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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