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OU04 HCZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,280 mi
Last recorded146,280 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 HCZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 146,280 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 137,266 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 137,266 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 128,392 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 118,318 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 107,142 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 107,142 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 95,898 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 95,898 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

near side front tyre worn

Pass 27 Oct 2009 134,832 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 8 Nov 2008 131,723 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 103,396 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 HCZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OU04 HCZ, 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 HCZ registered?

OU04 HCZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is OU04 HCZ safe to buy?

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