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SP04 HXY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

180,835 mi
Last recorded180,835 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 HXY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 180,835 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 180,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 176,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Pipe on rear suspension. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear suspension front mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Pipe on rear suspension. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear suspension front mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2024 176,134 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Pipe on rear suspension. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear suspension front mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Pipe on rear suspension. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear suspension front mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 176,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward wish-bone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded at caliper. (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward wish-bone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded long pipe, includes hose , to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail hose at axle. (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail short hose at axle. (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front radiator mounting crossmember corroded.

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward axle location arm. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front intercooler duct pipe / touching drive shaft.

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward axle location arm / including sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel tank mounting straps / corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2022 162,905 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 162,886 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 145,769 miles

General under body corrosion. Including all suspension components

Pass 29 Oct 2020 133,425 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arms x2 corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on both lower arms partialy split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 133,270 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both bulbs very white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced bulb discoulered. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arms x2 corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on both lower arms partialy split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 123,424 miles

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

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 2 May 2018 115,212 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 May 2018 115,212 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 105,644 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 105,644 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 97,865 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 97,865 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 89,912 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 89,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 83,949 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 83,949 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 77,260 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 71,510 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 63,027 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 57,216 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 47,637 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 38,906 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 29,968 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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SP04 HXY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SP04 HXY, 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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SP04 HXY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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