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BN54 HZJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

169,562 mi
Last recorded169,562 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 HZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 169,562 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 169,562 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 154,356 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 154,356 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 145,385 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 135,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 128,573 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 121,162 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 121,161 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 114,374 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Parking brake only just met the requirements at 16%

Rear back box 1 of 2 mounts corroded off but the exhaust is still supported

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 108,163 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 99,361 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 89,432 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 89,426 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 78,558 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 78,558 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 65,304 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 51,594 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 38,061 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 33,598 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s washer jet poor

Pass 6 Aug 2007 25,404 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

splitting in tread of both rear tyres.

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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BN54 HZJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BN54 HZJ, 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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BN54 HZJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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