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NC04 NZJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,966 mi
Last recorded90,966 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC04 NZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 90,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 88,868 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 88,866 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 87,761 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 87,761 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 84,949 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 82,598 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2016 77,456 miles

all brake pipes covered in substance

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2015 71,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2014 65,274 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2013 59,422 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 53,381 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 46,353 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 38,830 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 28,919 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 20,674 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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NC04 NZJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NC04 NZJ, 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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NC04 NZJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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