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HX04 VCV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,557 mi
Last recorded105,557 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 VCV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 105,557 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

engine management light is on

Fail 9 Sep 2016 105,557 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

engine management light is on

Pass 11 Sep 2015 102,629 miles

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

Nearside Front slight dent in inner wheel rim

Nearside Rear slight dent in inner wheel rim

engine management light is on

items removed from drivers view

Pass 23 Apr 2014 97,004 miles

advise both nearside wheels slight dents on inner rims

advise engine management light is on

advise front number plate starting to discolour at the top of plate

Pass 16 Apr 2013 88,191 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 81,375 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 81,375 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 15 Apr 2011 72,911 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

engine management lamp on

Fail 15 Apr 2011 72,911 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

engine management lamp on

Pass 23 Apr 2010 62,715 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 62,715 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Apr 2009 55,646 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Apr 2009 55,646 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Jun 2007 47,424 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES.

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 VCV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HX04 VCV, 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 VCV registered?

HX04 VCV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 2004.

Is HX04 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX04 VCV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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