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OU04HJJ
2004 SKODA OCTAVIA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1781cc
General Information
- Registration OU04HJJ
- Manufacturer SKODA
- Model OCTAVIA
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1781cc
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- Expires 18 Aug 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
19
Passes
8
Failures
70.37%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
19 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 229,792 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
14 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 229,791 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure Back not secure (6.2.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
29 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 228,088 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
29 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 228,088 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
2 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 227,784 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 223,349 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2024 27 Jun 202619 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 222,513 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH IS PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED IN TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOOT IS PERISHED (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOOT IS PERISHED (5.3.4 (b) (i))
15 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 218,256 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2022 27 Jun 202622 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 204,121 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2021 27 Jun 202625 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 194,647 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2020 27 Jun 202624 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 181,435 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing (4.1.E.1)
- eml on
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
23 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 181,435 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing (4.1.E.1)
- eml on
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
27 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 163,288 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2018 27 Jun 202619 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 151,760 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- rear seats led flat not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
29 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 144,986 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 144,986 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
9 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 135,403 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2015 27 Jun 20268 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 135,403 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
30 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 125,238 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
25 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 112,694 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2013 27 Jun 202625 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 112,694 MI
27 Jun 202628 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 93,337 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 71,455 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 71,455 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,905 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2010 27 Jun 202622 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,925 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2009 27 Jun 202626 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,016 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OU04HJJ was registered on 2004-04-30
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