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PY04 HTV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

143,096 mi
Last recorded143,096 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY04 HTV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2025 143,096 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed large split in rear silencer, little pressure at tailpipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed at o/s/f and weakened around main support bolts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged wiring damaged, taped up and hanging free (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer split along upper seam (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four road springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear of heat shielding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 134,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

front sub frame badly corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside front - nearside rear - offside rear tyres cracking

rear axle beam badly corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2024 134,401 miles

Emissions unable to be completed very bad exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material insecure exhaust in poor condition an blowing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up collapsed (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

front sub frame badly corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside front - nearside rear - offside rear tyres cracking

rear axle beam badly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2023 128,631 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 122,888 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 120,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 117,291 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 115,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 115,587 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 110,252 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 110,252 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 104,445 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 104,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 95,312 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 86,450 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 75,123 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 61,557 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 51,928 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 39,536 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 33,898 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 29,154 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 21,213 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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PY04 HTV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PY04 HTV, 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 HTV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2004.

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