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OU04 HCJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

155,703 mi
Last recorded155,703 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 HCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 155,703 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 143,773 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 129,793 miles

rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 13 Mar 2013 117,542 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 103,666 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

the brake servo pipe has been taped up

Fail 31 Mar 2012 103,666 miles

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 90,862 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Slight corrosion to o/s/r road spring

Stone chip in screen

Pass 11 Mar 2010 80,094 miles

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

long handbrake travel

steel wheel fitted to osf

Pass 4 Apr 2009 70,471 miles

nearside door mirror temp repair

Pass 25 Mar 2008 60,202 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 50,985 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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OU04 HCJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OU04 HCJ, 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 OU04 HCJ registered?

OU04 HCJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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