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FY54 ZDJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,681 mi
Last recorded151,681 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 ZDJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 151,681 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 145,810 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspesion arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 145,798 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspesion arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 141,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 129,565 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 129,565 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 120,590 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 30 Sep 2015 120,590 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 99,474 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 90,481 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 80,469 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 80,410 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 71,115 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 71,115 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 60,516 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 60,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 43,000 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn low on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread worn to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2007 20,300 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 22,253 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FY54 ZDJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 FY54 ZDJ, 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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What year was FY54 ZDJ registered?

FY54 ZDJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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