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NL54 ZRJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,826 mi
Last recorded75,826 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 ZRJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 75,826 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2023 74,234 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 72,268 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front wings corroded/rusty

general underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2021 69,989 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 69,989 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 67,319 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 65,309 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 62,080 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 62,078 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 58,616 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 58,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 55,070 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 51,083 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 51,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 46,941 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 46,941 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 42,332 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)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 38,106 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2012 38,106 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2011 33,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Fail 2 Sep 2011 33,370 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 10 Sep 2010 28,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2009 23,850 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 23,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 19,026 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 13,982 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 13,922 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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NL54 ZRJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NL54 ZRJ, 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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NL54 ZRJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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