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FJ54 CTF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

160,701 mi
Last recorded160,701 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 CTF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 160,701 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 160,683 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 148,477 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 140,954 miles

tyres close to limit

Pass 19 Nov 2019 135,644 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 135,644 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 2x fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2018 129,170 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 125,682 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Nov 2017 125,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 122,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 May 2015 114,208 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broke

Pass 5 Jun 2014 103,653 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres low on tread

n\s rear wheel bearing noisey

o\s wiper blade poor

Fail 7 May 2013 76,709 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 76,709 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 50,892 miles

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure.

Fail 9 May 2012 50,888 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

eml on

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 48,944 miles

O/S hand brake outer cable sleve corroded.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 45,177 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

noise from nearside rear wheel when rotated

Pass 24 Sep 2009 42,056 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 37,010 miles

hand brake need slight ajustment

Pass 12 Sep 2007 29,394 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (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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FJ54 CTF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 FJ54 CTF, 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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FJ54 CTF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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