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HV54 ZHL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,750 mi
Last recorded129,750 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 129,750 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 128,394 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 126,959 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 126,945 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 120,937 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 115,503 miles

0/s/r tyre badly perished

coolant leak

front pads low

Pass 7 Dec 2017 106,601 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 100,415 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ware to tyre tread edges on n/s/r and n/s and o/s front

Pass 19 Dec 2015 93,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 93,202 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 84,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 76,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 76,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2012 69,116 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 61,132 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 50,990 miles

both front tyres worn on edges on raised platform sections of tread

Pass 27 Nov 2009 40,441 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 29,185 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 20,449 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 ZHL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZHL, 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 ZHL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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