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HV54 USP

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

173,008 mi
Last recorded173,008 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 USP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 173,008 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front outer indicator lens cover missing

Offside Rear tyre wearing smooth on inside edge

Fail 1 Nov 2019 173,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth badly on both edges

Offside Front outer indicator lens cover missing

Offside Rear tyre wearing smooth on inside edge

Pass 22 Sep 2018 165,143 miles

Nearside Front tyre smooth on outer edge

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front tyre smooth on outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 165,142 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre smooth on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front tyre smooth on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 159,221 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 151,988 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 151,988 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2015 139,980 miles

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

front suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Sep 2014 131,757 miles

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

damage to sills

exhaust corroded

rear no.plate poor

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Sep 2013 122,136 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 113,780 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 104,573 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 97,294 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 97,294 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 88,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 79,360 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 66,556 miles

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 USP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 USP, 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 USP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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