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HV54 AKJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

155,343 mi
Last recorded155,343 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 AKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 155,343 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 143,539 miles

offside and nearside front bottom arm bushes perishing

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 137,645 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 137,645 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 126,545 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 115,336 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 106,066 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 94,539 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 86,307 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 86,307 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 75,270 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 64,213 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 57,660 miles

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

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

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

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

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 AKJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AKJ, 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 AKJ registered?

HV54 AKJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2004.

Is HV54 AKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV54 AKJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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