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HV54 YFN

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,695 mi
Last recorded105,695 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 105,695 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 105,689 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 101,024 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2015 101,024 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 89,916 miles

Both front tyres treads are wearing on inner edges,possibly tracking?

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate fixing are the wrong colour.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake caliper,parking mechanism is not fully returning.

Fail 21 Jul 2014 89,916 miles

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

Both front tyres treads are wearing on inner edges,possibly tracking?

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate fixing are the wrong colour.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre is punctured.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake caliper,parking mechanism is not fully returning.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jul 2013 79,605 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 79,603 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2012 71,405 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jul 2012 71,405 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2011 63,224 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 57,286 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 57,286 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 53,428 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 47,739 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 41,184 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 YFN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YFN, 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 YFN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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