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FJ54 DMO

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

234,303 mi
Last recorded234,303 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 DMO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 234,303 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated not to excessive

Pass 10 Feb 2015 232,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake lever long travel

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 10 Feb 2015 232,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake lever long travel

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 22 Oct 2013 215,145 miles

n/s cv boot weeping

play in the o/s steering arm

Pass 18 Apr 2013 195,716 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 195,712 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 180,155 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 182,139 miles

slight play in the link bars

Pass 18 Oct 2011 144,589 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 118,732 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 101,124 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 85,399 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 85,399 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 77,613 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)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 77,613 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 2 Sep 2008 61,661 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 45,115 miles

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 DMO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DMO, 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 DMO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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