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NJ54 ORU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

198,245 mi
Last recorded198,245 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 198,245 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 198,231 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 172,140 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 158,132 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 153,752 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2017 153,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2016 147,854 miles

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

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

under tray fitted o/s/r tyre inner edger wearing

Pass 9 Jun 2015 140,499 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 140,495 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 120,612 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 120,538 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 114,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 101,958 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 101,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 93,158 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 81,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 81,283 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 69,550 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 51,065 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 51,065 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 ORU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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