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HW04 EJG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,231 mi
Last recorded109,231 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 EJG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 109,231 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f sill panel, minor dent

parking brake lever graunchy in operation, and advance travel

Fail 26 Jan 2023 109,213 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f sill panel, minor dent

parking brake lever graunchy in operation, and advance travel

parking brake performance 19%, mot pass mark 16%

Pass 26 Jan 2022 107,227 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting eyes, o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust system deteriorated

parking brake lever, graunchy in operation

parking brake performance 19%, mot pass mark 16%

Fail 25 Jan 2022 107,209 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting eyes, o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust system deteriorated

parking brake lever, graunchy in operation

parking brake performance 19%, mot pass mark 16%

Pass 25 Jan 2021 105,132 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear pipes, (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated end link, recommend replace (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt recommend replace (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe/axle, o/s and n/s eye holes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise handbrake lever travel, slightly graunchy in operation

centre exhaust system, slight deterioration

windscreen , minor chip

Pass 22 Jan 2020 103,745 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt recommend replace (2.1.3 (g) (i))

advance handbrake lever travel, and slightly graunchy in operation

centre exhaust pipe, and mounting brackets, slightly deteriorated

windscreen, minor chips

Pass 22 Jan 2019 100,708 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front discs, inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust silencer and mounting bracket, slightly deteriorated

windscreen, minor chips

Pass 25 Jan 2018 97,168 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust silencer, slight deterioration

Pass 20 Jan 2017 94,246 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust silencer, slight deterioration

Pass 26 Jan 2016 91,937 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 88,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 84,147 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 78,881 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 78,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 73,437 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 73,437 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 68,537 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 68,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 62,574 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2009 56,356 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 51,871 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 445,123 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 43,238 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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HW04 EJG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HW04 EJG, 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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HW04 EJG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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