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FJ54 WZA

2004 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,968 mi
Last recorded121,968 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 121,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 113,476 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 113,465 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air freshner on int. mirror

both rear shocker dust covers adrift

damage to both lower sil lips

ext. system starting to rust in places

front grill loose

fuel tank retaining straps rusting

general oil leaks around gear box

general wear and surface rust on discs

n/s/r hand brake lever stuck on

o/s/f seat covering wearing

o/s/r hand brake lever not fully returning to stops

part of o/s/f door inner trim missing

plastic covers fitted over parts of susp.

slight damage to both rear floor pans

slight damage to lower front bumper

slight damage to o/s centre chassie

stone chips in windscreen

surface rust on parts of susp.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 103,434 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 103,422 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

both lower sil lips damaged

both rear shocker dust covers adrift

engine management light on

ext. system starting to rust in places

general damage to both chassies

general wear on discs

o/s/f outter door handle sticking

plastic covers fitted over parts of susp.

rear wiper blade worn out

slight damage to both rear floor pans

surface rust on parts of susp.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 93,206 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2012 93,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 22 Feb 2011 86,994 miles

os cv boot damp

Fail 18 Feb 2011 86,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

os cv boot damp

Fail 12 Nov 2010 85,961 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

centre exhaust bracket broken but still secure

front brake discs worn

slight damage to underside of the car and sills

Pass 16 Nov 2009 79,235 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 125,853 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 WZA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FJ54 WZA, 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 WZA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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