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J500 JMG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,127 mi
Last recorded118,127 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 JMG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 118,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 118,120 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 May 2017 109,470 miles

1x rear exhaust mounting rusted away

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 May 2017 109,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

1x rear exhaust mounting rusted away

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 May 2016 97,795 miles

drivers seatbelt buckle faulty have to press button in to engage with seat belt

engine and under body covers fitted

front brake discs look worn

mark on n/s/r bumper

rear brake pads look low

removed items from drivers view

Fail 17 May 2016 97,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release drivers buckle does not work (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine and under body covers fitted

front brake discs look worn

mark on n/s/r bumper

rear brake pads look low

removed items from drivers view

Pass 16 Jun 2015 87,285 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 80,595 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 73,242 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 66,987 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 66,987 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 54,977 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 47,247 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 38,288 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 30,421 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 23,395 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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J500 JMG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J500 JMG, 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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J500 JMG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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