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HT04 JFY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,234 mi
Last recorded149,234 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 JFY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 149,234 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine cover & under trays fitted restricting testers view

Fail 28 Sep 2017 149,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine cover & under trays fitted restricting testers view

Pass 4 Oct 2016 142,710 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 132,783 miles

brake wear indicator on

Pass 7 Oct 2014 122,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

secondry bonnet catch partially siezed

Pass 10 Jul 2013 110,234 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front headlamp dim but less than 50%

Fail 10 Jul 2013 110,234 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres perished in tread

offside front headlamp dim but less than 50%

Pass 17 Jul 2012 100,337 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 88,908 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 80,464 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 80,464 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 67,264 miles

Rear brake pads worn low

Screw in offside front tyre

Fail 29 Jun 2009 67,264 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake pads worn low

Screw in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2008 48,638 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 33,248 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 JFY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HT04 JFY, 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 JFY registered?

HT04 JFY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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