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SO53 HYJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,784 mi
Last recorded110,784 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 HYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 110,784 miles

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

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

advise oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2019 110,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

advise oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2018 100,341 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 91,091 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 91,090 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 80,963 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2015 72,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 65,322 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 65,320 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust fouling rear axle

n/s/r tyre wall poor condition

Pass 29 Jan 2013 53,292 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 38,651 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jan 2012 38,651 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 29,271 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 18,420 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 18,420 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 12,138 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2008 10,336 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 7,363 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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SO53 HYJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SO53 HYJ, 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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SO53 HYJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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