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OE54 DJU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

195,738 mi
Last recorded195,738 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 DJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 195,738 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 195,700 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 168,139 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s rear and centre ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 May 2019 167,848 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s rear and centre ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 147,665 miles

Offside Front indicators loose in mountings

Fail 11 May 2018 147,663 miles

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

Offside Front indicators loose in mountings

Pass 24 May 2017 140,615 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2017 140,615 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 136,522 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 136,522 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 128,993 miles

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

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

water leak

Fail 10 Feb 2014 122,358 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 122,358 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 114,528 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 101,006 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres close to legal limit

wear in n/s steering rack end

Pass 23 Nov 2011 101,006 miles

front tyres close to legal limit

wear in n/s steering rack end

Pass 24 Nov 2010 85,282 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 Nov 2009 70,361 miles

slight wear in front brake discs

Pass 20 Nov 2008 49,611 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 42,838 miles

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

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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OE54 DJU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OE54 DJU, 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 OE54 DJU registered?

OE54 DJU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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