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PY04 HTN

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

196,175 mi
Last recorded196,175 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY04 HTN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 196,175 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front indicator lamps have condensation in them

brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated

crack in o/s/r lamp

Fail 19 Nov 2014 196,175 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front indicator lamps have condensation in them

brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated

crack in o/s/r lamp

Pass 7 Oct 2013 189,041 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 189,041 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 161,368 miles

brake pad wear warning light illuminated

engine management warning light indicates a fault

Fail 2 Oct 2012 161,368 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake pad wear warning light illuminated

engine management warning light indicates a fault

Pass 20 Jul 2011 141,214 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 141,214 miles

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

not all high level brake light bulbs working

suspect alternator not charging battery

Pass 19 Jun 2010 141,085 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 130,793 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 130,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 119,593 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Jun 2007 110,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 110,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 HTN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 PY04 HTN, 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 PY04 HTN registered?

PY04 HTN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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