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HV54 AHL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,382 mi
Last recorded147,382 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 AHL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 147,382 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 128,370 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 128,370 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 107,876 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2012 107,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2011
Fail 19 Aug 2011 90,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 75,868 miles

child seat fitted to the offside rear seat

engine managment light is on

front brake discs are slightly worn and lipped

nearside rear tyre is on 3mm and worn on the edges

rear brake pads are low approx 2mm

Pass 13 Aug 2009 60,746 miles

all brake discs are worn and lipped

child seat is fitted to the n/s/r seat

o/s sun visor clip is missing but its still secure

o/s/f indicator is discoloured

rear brake pads are getting slightly low 3mm approx

Pass 27 Aug 2008 46,100 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 33,067 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 33,067 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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HV54 AHL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV54 AHL, 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 HV54 AHL registered?

HV54 AHL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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