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NJ04 VTZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,080 mi
Last recorded143,080 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 143,080 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 133,891 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2018 133,891 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2018 133,840 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 May 2017 120,729 miles

Rear both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2017 120,729 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 109,972 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 109,972 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working one (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 96,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 81,599 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 72,448 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 69,702 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 66,029 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 66,026 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 62,230 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 59,285 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 56,052 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 52,248 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 48,043 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 VTZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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