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J15 BCR

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests52 (36 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

244,574 mi
Last recorded244,574 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 BCR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

36 pass 16 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 244,574 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 174,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 244,111 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 244,109 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 169,713 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 16 Mar 2024 239,217 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jun 2023 162,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 233,454 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2023 233,450 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 223,548 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 223,537 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 148,381 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 215,674 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 215,672 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 140,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 140,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 208,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2020 137,829 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 193,333 miles

Brake pad wear warning light on

Exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 193,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad wear warning light on

Exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 132,381 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 178,671 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded badly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak heavy engine oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer very poor condition (7.1.2)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 4 Apr 2018 178,671 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded badly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak heavy engine oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer very poor condition (7.1.2)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 13 Feb 2018 126,269 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 156,224 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust heavily corroded

pad warning on

wipers in poor condition

Fail 24 Apr 2017 156,224 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

exhaust heavily corroded

pad warning on

wipers in poor condition

Pass 2 Feb 2017 119,597 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2017 119,597 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all tyres wearing on inner edges

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside rear brake pads low

Pass 5 May 2016 112,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

play in inner rack joints

Pass 18 Apr 2016 133,630 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 97,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 97,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 2 Apr 2015 121,857 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust system rusty

n/s rear tyre scuffed & in poor condition

o/s front inner gv gaiter covered in oil

o/s front spring rusty

rear springs rusty

Fail 2 Apr 2015 121,853 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

exhaust system rusty

n/s rear tyre scuffed & in poor condition

o/s front inner gv gaiter covered in oil

o/s front spring rusty

rear springs rusty

Pass 1 May 2014 82,640 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)

emissions too clean

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2014 110,336 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leaks

Fail 15 Apr 2014 110,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

exhaust corroded

oil leaks

Pass 21 Jun 2013 73,751 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 99,995 miles

front lower suspension arm inner bushes becoming soft.

rear inner set of brake pads getting thin.

Fail 17 Apr 2013 99,995 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

front lower suspension arm inner bushes becoming soft.

rear inner set of brake pads getting thin.

Fail 25 Jun 2012 54,329 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 54,329 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 89,847 miles

front lower suspension arm inner bushes becoming soft.

inner set of rear brake pads getting thin.

Fail 24 Apr 2012 89,847 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front lower suspension arm inner bushes becoming soft.

inner set of rear brake pads getting thin.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 36,359 miles

standing rust on discs / under body covered in trims/

Pass 26 Apr 2011 77,925 miles

front lower suspension arm inner bushes becoming weak.

front tyres getting close to wear markers.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 29,070 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 67,092 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 67,092 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 53,245 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 39,341 miles

inner set of rear brake pads getting thin.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 29,940 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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J15 BCR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 52 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J15 BCR, 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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J15 BCR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 April 2004.

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