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HV04 UVR

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

135,477 mi
Last recorded135,477 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 UVR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 135,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 135,374 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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 127,922 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 127,922 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 122,747 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 122,747 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 113,964 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 May 2018 113,747 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2017 103,995 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal perrishing

Fail 23 May 2017 103,992 miles

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

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

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

fuel cap seal perrishing

Pass 12 May 2016 96,867 miles

front n/plate cracked

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre has low tread

Fail 12 May 2016 96,863 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake hose to calliper (3.6.A.1)

front n/plate cracked

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre has low tread

Pass 20 May 2015 89,555 miles

Rear seat base not fitted when tested

Wipers split

Fail 19 May 2015 89,555 miles

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

Rear seat base not fitted when tested

Wipers split

Pass 23 May 2014 82,874 miles

advise front number plate cracked

advise rust staining around n/s and o/s front anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 14 May 2013 76,233 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 70,465 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both rear suspension bumpstops perished

Fail 22 May 2012 70,465 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both rear suspension bumpstops perished

Pass 17 May 2011 61,637 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake pads and discs approx 4-6000miles left

rear brake discs slightly rusty/pitted

Pass 26 May 2010 52,958 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2010 52,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 35,325 miles

Both front inner rear wishbone bushes starting to perish

Both front wiperblades poor

Both rear brake discs lipped and corroded around edges

Both rear tyres perishing slightly on inner and outer shoulders

Centre exhaust mount broken

Cuts in nearside rear outer tyre wall

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Small stonechips in zone A of windscreen and in nearside area of windscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2007 26,122 miles

Both front tyres worn down to 3mm in places on outer edges.

Very small stonechip in windscreen.

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 UVR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UVR, 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 UVR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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