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OY04 HSG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

300,098 mi
Last recorded300,098 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 HSG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 300,098 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 300,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 286,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 274,035 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 258,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 243,651 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 230,541 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 217,711 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 205,951 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 190,314 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 175,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 175,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 162,170 miles

tyre tread low

Fail 6 Feb 2014 162,170 miles

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

tyre tread low

Pass 27 Feb 2013 146,116 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 146,116 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 128,272 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 128,272 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 108,790 miles

antiroll bar worn

brake vacuum hose oil contamination

rear shock absorber foam damper stops broken up

turbo intercooler leaking oil

turbo intercooler pipe rubbing on driveshaft

Pass 26 Feb 2010 93,620 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 74,418 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 58,546 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 41,112 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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OY04 HSG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OY04 HSG, 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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OY04 HSG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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