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OV54 JUA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,932 mi
Last recorded87,932 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 JUA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 87,932 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 84,808 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 84,808 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 83,518 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 80,410 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 80,398 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 78,689 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 78,686 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 77,024 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 77,024 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 75,150 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 71,361 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 71,361 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 67,039 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 62,850 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2016 62,850 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front on 2.5mm and wearing on inner edge

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 58,583 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 53,049 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 48,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2013 48,902 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 44,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2011 40,413 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 40,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 35,005 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 27,666 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 18,260 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 18,259 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front 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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OV54 JUA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green 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 OV54 JUA, 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 JUA registered?

OV54 JUA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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