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PY04 HTA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,680 mi
Last recorded149,680 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY04 HTA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 149,680 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 132,949 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 117,683 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 117,539 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 102,207 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 87,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2015 87,271 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre scubbing on inside edge.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 78,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Radiator leaking coolant

Pass 1 Jun 2013 68,590 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 61,495 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 54,890 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 46,071 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 46,071 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 38,699 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 38,699 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 31,207 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 23,537 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 May 2007 23,537 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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PY04 HTA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PY04 HTA, 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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PY04 HTA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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