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2004 SKODA OCTAVIA
General Information
- Registration HT04JFN
- Manufacturer SKODA
- Model OCTAVIA
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1781cc
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- Expires 20 Aug 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 77,648 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Park brake efficiency poor/low
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
16 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 70,109 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2025 15 Jun 202612 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 62,485 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2024 15 Jun 202617 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 58,094 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
18 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 56,262 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear axle corroded
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
18 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 56,262 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear axle corroded
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 54,853 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
21 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 54,853 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
8 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 53,273 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2020 15 Jun 20268 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 53,273 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
1 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 49,383 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
1 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 49,383 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
27 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 43,765 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Exhaust system corroded
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (2.4.G.1)
25 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 43,762 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust system corroded
- Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (2.4.G.1)
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 41,922 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear axle corroded
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (2.4.G.1)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)
5 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 39,191 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 39,187 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
29 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 35,778 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
29 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 35,778 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
23 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 32,349 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2014 15 Jun 202624 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,018 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2013 15 Jun 202619 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,074 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2012 15 Jun 202627 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,076 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2011 15 Jun 20264 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,630 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2010 15 Jun 202620 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,708 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2009 15 Jun 20269 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 16,272 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2008 15 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
HT04JFN was registered on 2004-07-24
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