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HV04 UWB

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,733 mi
Last recorded138,733 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 UWB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 138,733 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 128,079 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 119,051 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 118,800 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 104,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Apr 2012 104,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2011 91,311 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 91,259 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 78,804 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 63,790 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 52,548 miles

Both anti-roll bar bushes wearing

Both front inner wishbone bushes starting to split

Both front tyres worn to 3mm and wearing on inner/outer shoulders

Front and rear brake discs lightly corroded around edges

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

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

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

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

STRONG ADVISE:Nearside rear shock absorber weaping and will soon need replacing

Pass 18 Apr 2008 52,548 miles

Both anti-roll bar bushes wearing

Both front inner wishbone bushes starting to split

Both front tyres worn to 3mm and wearing on inner/outer shoulders

Front and rear brake discs lightly corroded around edges

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

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

STRONG ADVISE:Nearside rear shock absorber weaping and will soon need replacing

Pass 24 Apr 2007 40,839 miles

front inner rollbar bushes worn!

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 UWB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 UWB, 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 UWB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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