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J19 DBS

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

128,480 mi
Last recorded128,480 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 DBS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 128,480 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 118,058 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))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 106,377 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 96,421 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 87,260 miles

Offside front coil spring corroded

Offside front outer cv gaiter leaking slightly

Rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2019 87,260 miles

Offside front coil spring corroded

Offside front outer cv gaiter leaking slightly

Rear brake back plates corroded

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 82,150 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 75,120 miles

Front tyres close to limit

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 70,047 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 65,446 miles

front tyres close to limit

front inner brake pads worn thin

Pass 3 Jun 2013 57,864 miles

front inner brake pads worn thin

front tyres close to limit

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 May 2012 51,760 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 42,472 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 42,472 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 24,769 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 21,478 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 19,752 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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J19 DBS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 J19 DBS, 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 J19 DBS registered?

J19 DBS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is J19 DBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J19 DBS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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