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HY54 OTC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,541 mi
Last recorded129,541 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 129,541 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 121,689 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 112,737 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 102,087 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 102,087 miles

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 91,658 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 91,633 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mid support (7.1.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 81,646 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 81,646 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 77,549 miles

centre exhaust mounting dewelded

o/s/r tyre getting close to outer wear bars / tyre deteriating

Pass 29 Oct 2012 73,025 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 73,025 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 70,715 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 68,667 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 66,213 miles

Centre exhaust mount weld broken

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 62,041 miles

Centre exhaust silencer bracket broken

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 25 Oct 2007 57,048 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 OTC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OTC, 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 OTC registered?

HY54 OTC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2004.

Is HY54 OTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY54 OTC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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