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PJ04 EWH

2004 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

232,067 mi
Last recorded232,067 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 EWH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 232,067 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2014 22,708 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 222,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2014 214,843 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 210,553 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 210,549 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 204,414 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 204,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 198,631 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Apr 2012 192,192 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 192,187 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 184,587 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 184,577 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 175,753 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 158,013 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 146,000 miles

oil leak from sump bung

Pass 15 Aug 2008 127,597 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 98,600 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 85,119 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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PJ04 EWH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ04 EWH, 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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PJ04 EWH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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