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OU04 AHZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

172,528 mi
Last recorded172,528 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 AHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 172,528 miles

body damage to nearside outer sill panel

Pass 7 May 2020 147,478 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 140,777 miles

Offside cv boot has pin holes in boot

Fail 11 May 2019 140,709 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases has two holes in pipe work (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside cv boot has pin holes in boot

Pass 24 Apr 2018 133,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 117,620 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 117,619 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 107,892 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 107,892 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 99,884 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 99,884 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 91,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2014 91,186 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 81,452 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 81,452 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 75,975 miles

Dampness around diesel tandum pump

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 7 Mar 2012 75,975 miles

Dampness around diesel tandum pump

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Mar 2011 70,099 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 64,297 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 55,212 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 44,994 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 37,782 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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OU04 AHZ 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 68.2%.

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 OU04 AHZ, 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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OU04 AHZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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