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ND54 UVJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,576 mi
Last recorded172,576 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND54 UVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 172,576 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 172,576 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 162,958 miles

Both rear brake backplates corroded still secure

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 162,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Both rear brake backplates corroded still secure

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 152,685 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front both (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 140,107 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 140,107 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 129,846 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 129,846 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 121,445 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 121,445 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 113,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 105,340 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 96,592 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 16 Mar 2010 88,227 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 88,227 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 74,937 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 59,526 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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ND54 UVJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ND54 UVJ, 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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ND54 UVJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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