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HX04 VCW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,286 mi
Last recorded187,286 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2020 187,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 183,525 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 183,525 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 178,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 178,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 173,038 miles

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

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 167,209 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 167,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 160,816 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 160,816 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 155,252 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 155,252 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 151,861 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 147,912 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 147,912 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 128,352 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 128,352 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 109,379 miles

airbag warning light on

both front brake discs rusted

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 107,199 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 89,696 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 89,696 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 72,246 miles

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

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 VCW 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 63.6%.

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 VCW, 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 VCW registered?

HX04 VCW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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