MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,353 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear suspension coil springs corroded
Fluctuation on all brakes
Front brake discs in poor condition and pads worn
Front brake hoses deteriorated
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside rear tyre on legal limit
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT to centre pipe joint (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Both rear suspension coil springs corroded
Fluctuation on all brakes
Front brake discs in poor condition and pads worn
Front brake hoses deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside rear tyre on legal limit
Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure and offside shock damp
Front antiroll bar bushes and linkage bushes worn
Front brake flexi hoses perished
Front registration plate deteriorated
Lift in both front strut tops
Nearside lower suspension arm rear bush weak
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit
Rear suspension coil springs corroded
Slight drag on nearside rear wheel
Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure and offside shock damp
Front antiroll bar bushes and linkage bushes worn
Front brake flexi hoses perished
Front registration plate deteriorated
Lift in both front strut tops
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside lower suspension arm rear bush weak
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit
Rear suspension coil springs corroded
Slight drag on nearside rear wheel
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
nearside front trackrod has slight play
rear brakes have a high imbalance
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
nearside front trackrod has slight play
rear brakes have a high imbalance
Both windscreen wipers poor
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
N/s/r bump stop poor
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both windscreen wipers poor
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
N/s/r bump stop poor
Rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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OV04 HJX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 OV04 HJX, 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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OV04 HJX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2004.
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