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SA04 HFC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,758 mi
Last recorded177,758 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 HFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 177,758 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 177,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 171,029 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 165,319 miles

top covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 156,347 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2013 143,814 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 129,151 miles

see advise sheet number 126506862226

Fail 22 Sep 2012 128,921 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres just on legal limit strong advise to change

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2011 115,130 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded / pitted

Nearside rear tyre wearing slightly uneven

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre wearing slightly uneven

Fail 29 Sep 2011 115,130 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded / pitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre wearing slightly uneven

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre wearing slightly uneven

Pass 20 Sep 2010 101,646 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear discs are badly pitted.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 87,627 miles

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 9 Mar 2009 82,120 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of slight cracking

rear reg plate fading slightly round edges

Pass 10 Mar 2008 71,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 62,655 miles

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

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

part of high level brake light inoprative

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 HFC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HFC, 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 HFC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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