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PJ54 ADZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

256,457 mi
Last recorded256,457 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 ADZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 256,457 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 18 Dec 2018 244,319 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn off on inner edge

eml light illuminated

Pass 3 Jan 2018 218,103 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' not materially effected but over 40mm advise renewing asap (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 218,098 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' not materially effected but over 40mm advise renewing asap (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 193,056 miles

screen cracked from top to bottom but not effecting swept area,advise renewing asap

Pass 7 Jan 2016 170,341 miles

crack in screen,not effecting swept area of windscreen

Fail 5 Jan 2016 170,258 miles

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

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

crack in screen,not effecting swept area of windscreen

Pass 13 Dec 2014 143,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 115,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2014 115,593 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 83,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2012 83,701 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2011 58,659 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 58,652 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 34,953 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 31,118 miles

Front wipers slightley streaking

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

n/s/f Tyre at 2/5mm tread

o/s/f Tyre at 2.5mm tread

Pass 21 Oct 2009 31,118 miles

Front wipers slightley streaking

n/s/f Tyre at 2/5mm tread

o/s/f Tyre at 2.5mm tread

Pass 15 Oct 2008 26,532 miles

Both front tyres down to approx 3.5mm

N/S rear tyre down to 3mm.

Pass 15 Oct 2007 20,128 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 ADZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ADZ, 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 PJ54 ADZ registered?

PJ54 ADZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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