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HV54 NZE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

165,090 mi
Last recorded165,090 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 165,090 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 157,833 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 151,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 144,005 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 144,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 135,784 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 126,175 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 126,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 121,136 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre worn on outer tread edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking slight (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front o/s/f tyre worn on outer tread edge

Pass 1 Oct 2019 116,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 110,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 106,421 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 103,235 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pin Hole strong advise (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 100,199 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 100,147 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play Steering rack inner end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 96,706 miles

O/S/F seat belt slow in retrack back to return

O/S/F wiper not clear good

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 96,706 miles

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)

O/S/F seat belt slow in retrack back to return

O/S/F wiper not clear good

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 89,680 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 89,680 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 82,874 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 82,874 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 74,709 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 65,850 miles

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

offside front tyre worn very low on inside edge

Pass 28 Sep 2009 56,961 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 45,306 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 34,451 miles

as before

Fail 18 Sep 2007 34,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front 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 NZE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NZE, 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 NZE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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