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HV04 SOA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

180,224 mi
Last recorded180,224 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 SOA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 180,224 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery deteriorated

Fail 11 Nov 2014 180,224 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery deteriorated

vacuum air leak at engine

Pass 7 Nov 2013 169,866 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 169,813 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 158,818 miles

Both lower arm rear bushs starting to split

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

Wipers starting to split

Fail 21 Nov 2012 158,818 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Wipers starting to split

Both lower arm rear bushs starting to split

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 142,716 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs in poor corrosive condition.

slight play detected at steering wheel/not to excess.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 122,911 miles

Front badge missing.

Rear discs lipped & corroded.

Fail 10 Dec 2010 122,911 miles

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

Front badge missing.

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

Rear discs lipped & corroded.

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 99,414 miles

Front & rear badges missing.

Rear discs corroded.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 82,516 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 69,503 miles

Centre exh mount insecure.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Screen chipped

Pass 28 Mar 2007 53,057 miles

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

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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HV04 SOA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HV04 SOA, 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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HV04 SOA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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