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BJ54 PMU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,547 mi
Last recorded175,547 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 PMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 175,547 miles

Oil leak

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2010 138,118 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 138,065 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 114,036 miles

airbag light on

Fail 24 Jun 2009 114,008 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light on

some offside rear side lights out

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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BJ54 PMU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ54 PMU, 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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What year was BJ54 PMU registered?

BJ54 PMU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 October 2004.

Is BJ54 PMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ54 PMU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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