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PJ54 CLN

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

144,151 mi
Last recorded144,151 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 144,151 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 139,348 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 128,873 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 128,858 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2019 122,118 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 121,823 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 109,183 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 109,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 96,503 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 82,096 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 76,555 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 76,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 71,511 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 71,511 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 67,229 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 62,704 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 62,704 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 55,798 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 49,826 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 43,404 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 36,007 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 36,007 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 27,850 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 CLN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PJ54 CLN, 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 CLN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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