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HY54 OSW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,279 mi
Last recorded144,279 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 OSW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 144,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

steering rack gaiters slightly twisted

Pass 18 Aug 2023 134,684 miles

Rear tyres on 1.6mm

Fail 7 Aug 2023 134,683 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres on 1.6mm

Pass 5 Jul 2022 130,418 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at the rear showing signs of corrosion under plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at the rear showing signs of corrosion under plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 130,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated showing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated showing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at the rear showing signs of corrosion under plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at the rear showing signs of corrosion under plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 123,995 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 123,994 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 118,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 111,372 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 May 2018 104,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 98,586 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 90,375 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2016 90,372 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 84,307 miles

All tyres 3mm.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 84,302 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

All tyres 3mm.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 77,868 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside windscreen wiper blade split

Pass 24 Apr 2013 69,378 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 60,858 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 53,479 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 43,210 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 43,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 10 Nov 2009 42,277 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 33,443 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 25,640 miles

Stonechip in windscreen.

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 OSW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OSW, 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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HY54 OSW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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