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SN04 HXG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,355 mi
Last recorded149,355 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 HXG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 149,355 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)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 149,355 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 128,524 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 128,518 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2015 117,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

noise when driving possible top strut mounting but not apparent under test condition

undertray damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2014 102,077 miles

nearside front tyre has cut on sidewall but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Fail 9 Mar 2014 102,077 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside front tyre has cut on sidewall but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Pass 28 Mar 2013 92,008 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 92,008 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 81,864 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 69,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 69,195 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 56,872 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 45,395 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 36,756 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 30,059 miles

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

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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SN04 HXG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SN04 HXG, 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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SN04 HXG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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