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NK04 JRV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

184,478 mi
Last recorded184,478 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK04 JRV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 184,478 miles

both front links bushes play

components corroded

engine noise

osf brake hose corroded badly

undertray damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2016 184,478 miles

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

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

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

both front links bushes play

both front tyres worn to limit 1758014

components corroded

engine noise

osf brake hose corroded badly

under tray and inner wing covers damage insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2015 182,091 miles

bonnet pull insecure

both front tyres and nsr close to limit 1758014

both rear coil springs broken at extreme end?

enginenoisy

osf arm bush seperating

osf brake hose corroded

steering pipe damp

Pass 26 Nov 2014 178,175 miles

both front arms bushes slightly seperating

cooling fan damaged

excessive noise from timing area

osf brake hose corroded

osf tyre dge worn 1758014

rear brake imbalance and drums badly corroded

steering slight play /soft suspension

under tray damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2014 178,175 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front arms bushes slightly seperating

cooling fan damaged

excessive noise from timing area

osf brake hose corroded

osf tyre dge worn 1758014

rear brake imbalance and drums badly corroded

steering slight play /soft suspension

under tray damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2013 175,952 miles

engine noise

exhaust cat badly corroded flexi seperating and mount broken

exhaust sleeve clamps badly corroded

minor damage

osf brake hose corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2013 175,952 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust cat badly corroded flexi seperating and mount broken

exhaust sleeve clamps badly corroded

minor damage

osf brake hose corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2012 172,294 miles

exhaust corroded

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

air bag light on

Fail 26 Nov 2012 172,294 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

air bag light on

exhaust corroded

noise on spinning o/sr wheel?

play in handbrake

Pass 3 Nov 2011 167,587 miles

airbag lamp on

ns front to rear brake pipe corroded / os front to rear slightly corroded

osf brake hose corroded

play steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2010 162,493 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 162,493 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

brake fluid level low

engine noises & top cover vibration

exhaust centre mount broken / exhaust noise & been repaired

front brake discs lipped & osf corroded

ns front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

osf tyre close to limit 1758014T

osr wheel bearing slight noise

some dents scratches / airbag lamp on

Pass 10 Nov 2009 160,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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NK04 JRV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NK04 JRV, 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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NK04 JRV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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