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OV54 JTZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

180,611 mi
Last recorded180,611 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 JTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2022 180,611 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sunvisor (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 173,742 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside SUN VISOR VERY WORN

Pass 12 Jun 2020 169,815 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 169,815 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 162,428 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2019 162,428 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 155,410 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 155,389 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel cooler leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Undertray likely to become detached under tray broken & screws missing (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2017 146,299 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 139,882 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 130,312 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2014 121,716 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 5 Jun 2014 121,716 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 115,268 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 115,268 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 105,516 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 95,223 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 83,696 miles

front discs lipped

nearside indicator lens cracked

offside front door and sill scuffed

Fail 22 Jun 2010 83,696 miles

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

front discs lipped

nearside indicator lens cracked

offside front door and sill scuffed

Fail 10 Oct 2008 61,630 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 61,630 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 47,166 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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OV54 JTZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OV54 JTZ, 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 OV54 JTZ registered?

OV54 JTZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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