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MF04 JNL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

183,492 mi
Last recorded183,492 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 JNL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 183,492 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 177,487 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 177,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2020 168,549 miles

suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2020 168,542 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2019 161,121 miles

Axle corrosion.

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 161,108 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Axle corrosion.

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 152,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust slight blow

Fail 8 Aug 2018 152,051 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust slight blow

Pass 10 Aug 2017 141,043 miles

brake pad light on.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front sub frame has surface corrosion.

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 140,958 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe union near fuel tank. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front sub frame has surface corrosion.

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake pad light on.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 130,329 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all where visible. (3.6.B.2c)

Front subframe has surface corrosion.

Rear axle has surface corrosion.

brake pad warning light on.

plastic covers and undertrays obscuring some components.

Fail 9 Aug 2016 130,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all where visible. (3.6.B.2c)

Front subframe has surface corrosion.

Rear axle has surface corrosion.

brake pad warning light on.

plastic covers and undertrays obscuring some components.

Pass 30 Jul 2015 119,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front subframe has surface corrosion.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 105,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank straps have surface corrosion.

rear axle has surface corrosion.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 102,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear axle has slight surface corrosion.

Fail 20 Feb 2013 93,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 93,580 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 86,784 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 80,077 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 73,826 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 66,355 miles

centre exhaust pipe bracket loose but exhaust secure

Fail 28 Feb 2009 66,229 miles

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

centre exhaust pipe bracket loose but exhaust secure

Pass 22 Feb 2008 58,641 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 47,999 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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MF04 JNL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MF04 JNL, 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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MF04 JNL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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