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NJ04 VSU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,878 mi
Last recorded110,878 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 VSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2017 110,878 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flex pipes both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of CAT silencer (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket adrift/insecure (7.1.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost bushes/mountings (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides split (8.2.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.6mm and worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front subframe heavily corroded

Nearside Front Lower wishbone heavily corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear suspension heavily corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2016 105,902 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake grabbing.

Pass 4 Feb 2015 96,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2014 88,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 88,440 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 86,145 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 86,145 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 82,902 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 79,791 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 74,444 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 66,839 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 57,831 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 57,831 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 41,994 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 VSU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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