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AE04 NJZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,627 mi
Last recorded146,627 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 NJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2023 146,627 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 138,310 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 125,122 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 125,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 113,621 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 107,131 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 86,615 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 86,600 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Sep 2017 83,160 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces x2 (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 77,384 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on edge

Under trays fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2016 77,384 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex. fractured (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

N/S/F Tyre worn on edge

Under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 67,836 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 61,286 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 61,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 56,052 miles

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

font suspension bushes wearing

n.s.r tyre starting to wear

Pass 25 Jul 2012 50,091 miles

o/s/f cv boot deteriorating

Pass 6 Jul 2011 43,652 miles

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

f/b discs wearing

Fail 6 Jul 2011 43,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

f/b discs wearing

Pass 27 Jul 2010 37,948 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 33,471 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 28,765 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 24,389 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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AE04 NJZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE04 NJZ, 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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AE04 NJZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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