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B9 RJE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,809 mi
Last recorded160,809 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 RJE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 160,809 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 160,797 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill as marked. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded not in a prescribed area.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 160,567 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 159,493 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 158,392 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly corroded at rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear foot and hand brake has slightly low effort

both rear tyres have uneven wear

Fail 28 Jun 2022 158,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly corroded at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear foot and hand brake has slightly low effort

both rear tyres have uneven wear

Pass 29 Jun 2021 157,005 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear hand brake has slightly low effort

Pass 23 Jun 2020 155,458 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 155,458 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 154,034 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 154,034 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 152,208 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 150,584 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 150,543 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake assembly. (3.5.1k)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake assembly. (3.5.1k)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

All brake discs rusty surfaces.

NSR brake disc pitted.

NSR tyre out of shape.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper not clearing.

Service and parking brake recording just pasted minimum.

Pass 25 Nov 2015 149,410 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 149,410 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 147,561 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 147,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 145,770 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 143,648 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Nov 2012 143,648 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 141,372 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osf brakes worn down requires attn

rear brake imbalance os brake/parking brake not locking

Pass 13 Nov 2010 132,147 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 132,081 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear shock covers us

no plates have no bs number or supplier details

Pass 20 Nov 2009 120,431 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 120,331 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r + o/s/r rebound rubbers slightly deteriarated.

Pass 22 Nov 2008 105,805 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s + n/s rear rebound rubbers deteriorated

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Nov 2007 85,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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B9 RJE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green 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 B9 RJE, 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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B9 RJE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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