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J88 JVD

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

187,956 mi
Last recorded187,956 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 JVD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 187,956 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 187,277 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play tie rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working led bulbs fitted (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play tie rod end (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2015 162,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 138,688 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 138,688 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 94,399 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 74,892 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 69,366 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 62,730 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)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 57,192 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 50,929 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 44,799 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 43,856 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 43,856 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear door moulding insecure

offside rear tyre 4mm wearing on outside edge

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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J88 JVD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J88 JVD, 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 J88 JVD registered?

J88 JVD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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