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NJ54 NXL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,428 mi
Last recorded162,428 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 NXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 162,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

damage to nearside sill

Pass 30 Sep 2013 159,702 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 154,357 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 149,909 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 149,909 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 144,586 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 132,388 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 102,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 67,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 45,633 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 45,618 miles

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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NJ54 NXL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 NJ54 NXL, 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 NJ54 NXL registered?

NJ54 NXL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is NJ54 NXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ54 NXL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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