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HX04 GXR

2004 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

27,357 mi
Last recorded27,357 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 GXR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 27,357 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 27,288 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 27,245 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 27,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 25,680 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip, centre front (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 25,680 miles

Central Front Hazard warning switch inoperative Button sticking, freed with lubrication (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip, centre front (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2016 25,389 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

Pass 17 Mar 2015 24,661 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 23,914 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

Pass 21 Mar 2013 22,935 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 21,896 miles

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

Minor chips to windscreen

Pass 22 Mar 2011 20,032 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 18,084 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 15,801 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 13,078 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 10,264 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 10,264 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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HX04 GXR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Orange 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 HX04 GXR, 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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What year was HX04 GXR registered?

HX04 GXR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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The MOT history for HX04 GXR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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