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HV54 MDN

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,600 mi
Last recorded179,600 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 MDN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 179,600 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside and offside front lower sills bent and deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2016 177,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on cat (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 177,661 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on cat (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 172,096 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 172,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 159,977 miles

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

fair bit movement in o/s/f inner rack joint

o/s/f strut a little damp

Fail 17 Oct 2013 159,930 miles

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

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

fair bit movement in o/s/f inner rack joint

o/s/f strut a little damp

Pass 30 Oct 2012 146,283 miles

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

play in offside front track rod end

Pass 13 Oct 2011 131,383 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 115,956 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 103,630 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

oil level close to minimum

rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight runout n/s/f disc

Pass 6 Nov 2008 89,301 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 76,946 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 76,946 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)

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 MDN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MDN, 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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HV54 MDN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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