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FJ54 WYP

2004 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,897 mi
Last recorded163,897 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 WYP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 163,897 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Poor repair to the o/s/f sill panel (front).

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle and spring cups are corroded.

Rear axle beam bushes are worn.

Reverse lights are not working.

Slight fluctuation on the rear footbrake (both sides).

Fail 12 Mar 2025 163,892 miles

Offside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal is perishing.

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

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

Poor repair to the o/s/f sill panel (front).

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle and spring cups are corroded.

Rear axle beam bushes are worn.

Reverse lights are not working.

Slight fluctuation on the rear footbrake (both sides).

Pass 12 Mar 2024 163,091 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension springs corroding.

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Offside rear parking brake efficiency low.

Offside wiper slightly split.

Various brake pipes corroding.

Pass 14 Mar 2023 162,991 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight weep from nearside of steering rack.

Various brake pipes corroded.

Pass 15 Mar 2022 162,236 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroding.

Rear of front to rear brake pipes corroding.

Various suspension components corroding.

Fail 4 Mar 2022 162,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroding.

Rear of front to rear brake pipes corroding.

Various suspension components corroding.

Pass 28 Oct 2020 161,458 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 159,803 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 159,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jun 2018 159,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jul 2017 158,189 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering

Nearside Rear noise from wheel

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 157,706 miles

Nearside Front slight play in n/s/f rack end

Pass 9 Sep 2014 155,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 155,889 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 153,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2012 149,542 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 13,949 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 13,949 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 130,182 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 WYP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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