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SA04 HEU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

114,390 mi
Last recorded114,390 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 HEU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 114,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 104,138 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 94,111 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 90,726 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 87,067 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 83,722 miles

EML on

Pass 26 Jan 2017 80,448 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rears, dealer type (3.6.B.2c)

EML on

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear brake binding slight

Pass 23 Jan 2016 77,142 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured offside and nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 70,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 68,266 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 62,835 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 55,838 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 49,309 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 49,309 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs slightly pitted on inside edges

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

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 20 Feb 2010 41,988 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 35,656 miles

All the brake discs are slightly starting to corrode and wear on the inside.

Both the front tyres are slightly starting to wear on the inner edges.

Slight difference on the rate of increase on the rear brakes.

Small cut on the O/S/R tyre.

The rear bush on both the front control arms are slightly starting to split and wear.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,698 miles

The N/S/R seat-belt not tested due to child-seat.

Fail 20 Feb 2008 28,698 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

The N/S/R seat-belt not tested due to child-seat.

Pass 24 Feb 2007 20,864 miles

Both front tyres right on the limit - advising replacing.

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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SA04 HEU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SA04 HEU, 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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SA04 HEU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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