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JJZ 5433

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

194,602 mi
Last recorded194,602 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJZ 5433
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2025 194,602 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 188,787 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 185,400 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 183,301 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 183,271 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 169,208 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 157,239 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 157,239 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 146,808 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 135,843 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Pass 29 Jan 2015 120,820 miles

engine light on

Pass 5 Feb 2014 111,687 miles

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)

Rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 18 Jan 2013 99,861 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 17 Jan 2013 99,861 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 87,630 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 77,052 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 77,052 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 66,691 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 66,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 48,893 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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JJZ 5433 is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JJZ 5433, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JJZ 5433 registered?

JJZ 5433 is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 December 2004.

Is JJZ 5433 safe to buy?

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