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EY04 JVW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

233,630 mi
Last recorded233,630 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 JVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 233,630 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 224,645 miles

EML on

o/s/r parking brake weak

x2 front tyres wearing close to the legal limit 195-65-15

x2 nails - n.s.r tyre

x2 nails - n/s/f tyre

Fail 29 Apr 2017 224,633 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

EML on

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

x2 front tyres wearing close to the legal limit 195-65-15

x2 nails - n.s.r tyre

x2 nails - n/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2016 215,125 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre nail

oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2016 215,122 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1956515 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre nail

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 206,973 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

brake system check

eml on

Pass 29 Apr 2014 197,721 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 178,601 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 178,601 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake Pad Warning Lamp On

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 170,143 miles

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

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

r/ brake check

Fail 24 Sep 2012 170,143 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

r/ brake check

Pass 22 Aug 2011 151,016 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 130,453 miles

exhaust has light corrosion

front number plate has small crack

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Aug 2009 110,301 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2008 87,434 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 87,434 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 65,277 miles

o/s/r tyre on limit, 1.6mm

wipers starting to smear

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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EY04 JVW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EY04 JVW, 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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EY04 JVW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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