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HV04 UVE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

120,245 mi
Last recorded120,245 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 120,245 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning L.E.D (4.3.1 (a) (i))

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Outer front and rear outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner surface rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer front and rear sill damaged

Offside parking brake only just met requirements

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 120,242 miles

Anti-roll bar insecurely attached bushes not holding roll bar in place (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning L.E.D (4.3.1 (a) (i))

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Outer front and rear outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner surface rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer front and rear sill damaged

Offside parking brake only just met requirements

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 117,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

gears stiff

slight blow on exhaust joints

Fail 5 Mar 2021 117,698 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

slight blow on exhaust joints

Pass 26 Mar 2020 115,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 115,415 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 113,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front top suspension mount bearing noisy

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

front exhaust mounting rubbers missing

Fail 26 Mar 2019 113,386 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust joints (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front top suspension mount bearing noisy

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

chip in windscreen

front exhaust mounting rubbers missing

Pass 22 Mar 2018 108,561 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2-3mm and showing age cracks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

engine management light on

Fail 21 Mar 2018 108,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated noisy (2.6.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2-3mm and showing age cracks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

engine management light on

Pass 24 Mar 2017 101,718 miles

Front both tyres on approx 3mm and worn on both edges

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre on approx 3mm

Fail 23 Mar 2017 101,718 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 205/50 r17 93w goodyear (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper? seals on hose? (3.6.A.1)

Front both tyres on approx 3mm and worn on both edges

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre on approx 3mm

Pass 26 Mar 2016 89,003 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 83,092 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 79,061 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 73,595 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 67,935 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 61,525 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 55,884 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 55,884 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 47,326 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 47,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 39,667 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 25,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 25,854 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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HV04 UVE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 UVE, 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 UVE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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