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DA54 EPJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

130,358 mi
Last recorded130,358 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 EPJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 130,358 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 130,358 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 120,302 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 120,302 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 108,740 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 108,740 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 96,375 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 96,375 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 83,763 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 83,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 67,221 miles

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

uneven wear to front tyres

Fail 29 Dec 2008 69,901 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 3 Jan 2008 54,834 miles

Offside 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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DA54 EPJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 DA54 EPJ, 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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DA54 EPJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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