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BJ54 PMV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,370 mi
Last recorded143,370 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 143,370 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 136,712 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 136,712 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 128,673 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 121,080 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 111,475 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 99,699 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 99,699 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 87,557 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 71,628 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 55,682 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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BJ54 PMV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BJ54 PMV, 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 PMV registered?

BJ54 PMV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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