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HY04 UPC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,146 mi
Last recorded151,146 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 UPC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 151,146 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 132,752 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 121,847 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 111,876 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 111,874 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 105,805 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 105,805 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 95,947 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 79,552 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight scrub on windscreen

Pass 4 Feb 2010 79,552 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight scrub on windscreen

Pass 5 Feb 2009 66,344 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 53,802 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 40,790 miles

GLOW PLUG LIGHT ON DASH FLASHING

Fail 20 Feb 2007 40,709 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

glow plug light on dash flashing.

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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HY04 UPC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HY04 UPC, 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 HY04 UPC registered?

HY04 UPC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is HY04 UPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY04 UPC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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