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HY54 VXC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

259,899 mi
Last recorded259,899 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 VXC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 259,899 miles

Nearside headlamp washer damaged/ missing

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror unit (3.3 (b) (i))

Slight damage to Offside rear lamp unit but no white light shown to rear

Various brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2022 259,898 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside headlamp washer damaged/ missing

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror unit (3.3 (b) (i))

Slight damage to Offside rear lamp unit but no white light shown to rear

Various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2021 254,601 miles

Nearside headlamp washer damaged/missing.

Offside Rear lamp unit has slight damage

some brake pipes rusting

Fail 7 Apr 2021 254,597 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside headlamp washer damaged/missing.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp unit has slight damage

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

some brake pipes rusting

Pass 18 Mar 2020 244,482 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

wet mot

Pass 10 Apr 2019 233,079 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 223,181 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 210,991 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 210,991 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 195,434 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 195,434 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo flange (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 176,606 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 155,588 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 137,521 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 121,759 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 121,757 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 106,134 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 106,134 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 85,296 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 85,296 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 68,138 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 33,605 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 33,605 miles

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

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

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 VXC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HY54 VXC, 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 VXC registered?

HY54 VXC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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The MOT history for HY54 VXC shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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