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AJ54 VOK

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

182,596 mi
Last recorded182,596 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 VOK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 182,596 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 182,572 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 178,600 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play inner track rod bush - STRONG ADVICE ()

Fail 1 Feb 2023 178,592 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play inner track rod bush - STRONG ADVICE ()

Pass 31 Jan 2022 173,969 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside indicator side repeater lens deteriorated - just servicable

Pass 21 Dec 2020 171,071 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2019 169,300 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

few chip on wind screen

Fail 19 Nov 2019 169,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

few chip on wind screen

Pass 20 Oct 2018 159,626 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front windscreen has chip

Fail 20 Oct 2018 159,626 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front windscreen has chip

Pass 23 Oct 2017 151,045 miles

brake fluid light flashs on

Pass 15 Oct 2016 139,618 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 130,135 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 121,046 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 108,987 miles

Nearside lower wishbone,rear bush starting to perish and split.

Offside,lower wishbone rear bush starting to perish and split.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 96,785 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 86,259 miles

off-side outer drive shaft boot just servicable.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 74,035 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 63,411 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

offside front tyre flat

Fail 8 Dec 2009 63,393 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

offside front tyre flat

Pass 29 Nov 2008 49,863 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 37,641 miles

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

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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AJ54 VOK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 AJ54 VOK, 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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AJ54 VOK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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