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HX04 GYJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

245,654 mi
Last recorded245,654 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 GYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 245,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 242,222 miles

rear wiper motor not working front pads in about 6000 miles

Pass 6 Aug 2019 237,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor to sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play on cv joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 237,769 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor to sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play on cv joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 232,747 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 232,745 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 226,271 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 218,912 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jul 2016 218,912 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 208,107 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F lower sill damaged

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 200,133 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2013 193,323 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 182,637 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 164,791 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 138,869 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 113,621 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 113,621 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 112,702 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 112,702 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 88,359 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 88,350 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 64,835 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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HX04 GYJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GYJ, 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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HX04 GYJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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