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NJ04 CUC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

229,028 mi
Last recorded229,028 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 CUC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 229,028 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 228,901 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 210,133 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 209,884 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 198,587 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 173,997 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 173,997 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 152,850 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear shockers plastic covers insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2013 134,785 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 134,785 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 117,361 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 117,361 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 102,872 miles

n/s/r tread 3mm shoulders+2x poss puncture outer shoulder

Pass 20 Jul 2010 82,989 miles

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)

exhaust tail box metal hanger deteriorated

front brake imbalance 24%

Pass 6 Jul 2009 64,445 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 44,888 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 22,548 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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NJ04 CUC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 NJ04 CUC, 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 NJ04 CUC registered?

NJ04 CUC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 June 2004.

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