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HY54 HZA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,455 mi
Last recorded159,455 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 HZA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 159,455 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 158,459 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 156,646 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 154,824 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 152,882 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 150,621 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2021 150,577 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 147,023 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 143,939 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 142,476 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 140,821 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 127,025 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 127,025 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 111,381 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 100,474 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 100,474 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 86,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 86,214 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 72,284 miles

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)

Rear brake disc's becoming corroded

front brake disc's becoming corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2009 67,146 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 53,768 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 39,107 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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HY54 HZA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HY54 HZA, 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 HY54 HZA registered?

HY54 HZA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2004.

Is HY54 HZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY54 HZA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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