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EJ54 AWF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

199,253 mi
Last recorded199,253 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 AWF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 199,253 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside + Offside ()

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside + Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Front Sill damaged / Nearside + Offside

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside / worn very close (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front + Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 195,059 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 186,807 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak

Outer sill deformed / Nearside + Offside

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside+ corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 180,214 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 180,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (both sides) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (both sides) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 178,436 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 169,181 miles

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

play in offside and nearside rack end joints

Pass 9 Aug 2016 160,619 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 160,619 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip missing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 151,522 miles

N/S headlamp flickering

Fail 19 Aug 2015 151,495 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S headlamp flickering

Fail 18 Aug 2014 139,613 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 139,613 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 129,056 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 116,808 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 104,051 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 104,051 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 91,266 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 91,266 miles

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)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 73,411 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 52,938 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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EJ54 AWF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 EJ54 AWF, 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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EJ54 AWF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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