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PJ54 ADO

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

140,428 mi
Last recorded140,428 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 ADO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 140,428 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorber dust covers/bump stops deteriorated

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Apr 2018 127,843 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Apr 2018 127,843 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Apr 2017 114,193 miles

dust covers missing from both rear shock absorbers

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 May 2016 101,940 miles

back plate corroded at o/s rear brake

back plate missing from nearside rear brake

dust covers missing from rear shock absorbers

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Apr 2016 101,940 miles

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

back plate corroded at o/s rear brake

back plate missing from nearside rear brake

dust covers missing from rear shock absorbers

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Oct 2015 96,881 miles

dust covers missing from rear shock absorbers

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Oct 2015 96,878 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

dust covers missing from rear shock absorbers

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Apr 2015 92,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2015 92,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 82,375 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 65,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OIL LEVEL LOW

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Dec 2012 65,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

OIL LEVEL LOW

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 57,070 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 51,004 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 43,810 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 9 May 2011 43,810 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Dec 2010 42,074 miles

front brake discs slightly rusted

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2010 42,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly rusted

Pass 26 Nov 2009 38,944 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 36,088 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 36,050 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 31,070 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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PJ54 ADO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PJ54 ADO, 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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PJ54 ADO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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