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DU04 JGV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Bronze Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,307 mi
Last recorded202,307 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 JGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 202,307 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 187,716 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 173,949 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 162,381 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 162,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 148,832 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 134,073 miles

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

offside handbrake cable not releasing properly

Pass 20 Mar 2015 114,201 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 100,544 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2014 99,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 90,380 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Mar 2012 80,142 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 69,695 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 58,833 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2010 58,804 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2009 49,087 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 49,087 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 39,746 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 36,270 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 36,268 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DU04 JGV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Bronze with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU04 JGV, 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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DU04 JGV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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