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NJ04 VSP

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

263,733 mi
Last recorded263,733 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 263,733 miles

both sills damaged

brake pad warning light on

free play in steering rack, near side

front and rear brake pipes corroded

near side front indicator damaged

near side mirror housing damaged

off side front side light dull

rear seats and boot loaded

under body generally corroded throughout

Pass 1 Feb 2016 260,157 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust in poor condition

front indicator lenses damaged

grease around nsf cv boot

handbrake travel high

ns wing mirror damaged

play in nsf steering arm

rear bump stops poor condition

yellow brake warning light on

Pass 17 Feb 2015 250,641 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 237,949 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 212,034 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 202,656 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 184,747 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 162,639 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 145,689 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 129,069 miles

second emissions test done

Pass 18 Oct 2010 114,383 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 97,474 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 97,474 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 80,583 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 61,610 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 61,610 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 61,115 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 61,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2008 60,970 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 60,970 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 43,622 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 12,056 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 VSP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NJ04 VSP, 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 VSP registered?

NJ04 VSP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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