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NJ54 ORT

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

199,781 mi
Last recorded199,781 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 199,781 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak at offside front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 199,763 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak at offside front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 185,311 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/ 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 185,306 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill / to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill/ to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/ 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 178,448 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 178,436 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 171,548 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 164,722 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency lower than nearside

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened set (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 157,732 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 157,732 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 151,039 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 142,408 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 142,408 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 135,185 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 127,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes grabbing

Pass 27 Mar 2014 122,617 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant level low

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2013 121,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 113,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cracking between treads

Pass 8 Sep 2011 110,291 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Sep 2010 104,537 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 101,138 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 101,133 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 97,699 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 97,699 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 94,109 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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NJ54 ORT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NJ54 ORT, 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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NJ54 ORT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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