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J20 BAF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

114,698 mi
Last recorded114,698 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 BAF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 114,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 106,640 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 96,222 miles

N/s/f spring top mount noisy

N/s/f track rod end boot poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2021 93,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2021 93,297 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle mounting bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle mounting bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2020 85,463 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 83,245 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

movement in both front strut top mounts

Fail 10 May 2019 83,245 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

movement in both front strut top mounts

Pass 14 May 2018 79,033 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management warning lamp on

Fail 11 May 2018 79,033 miles

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

Nearside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Front registration plate damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 24 Mar 2017 73,144 miles

Front registration plate damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 21 Mar 2016 66,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and badly worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and badly worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine management warning light on

Pass 27 Mar 2015 61,135 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 61,135 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 54,804 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 54,803 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 46,877 miles

Offside rear door catch handle stiff.

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 38,319 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 32,372 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 29,777 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 26,226 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 20,635 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)

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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J20 BAF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 J20 BAF, 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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J20 BAF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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