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RE54 JFN

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

154,095 mi
Last recorded154,095 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 JFN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 154,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Tread bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 150,665 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 150,655 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 146,828 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front brake discs worn

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Jul 2020 146,827 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front brake discs worn

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2019 137,566 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 127,063 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear shock absorber shield insecure

Offside Front Outer c,v, boot leaking grease

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside body accident damage

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 127,058 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear shock absorber shield insecure

Offside Front Outer c,v, boot leaking grease

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside body accident damage

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 117,384 miles

Offside Front Outer C;V;boot leaking grease

Offside Front tyre getting low

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Offside accident damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2016 104,669 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 104,666 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine M;i;l; warning displayed

Pass 22 Jun 2015 91,796 miles

engine M;I;L; warning displayed

offside front tyre worn off on inner edge

Fail 22 Jun 2015 91,792 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

engine M;I;L; warning displayed

offside front tyre worn off on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2014 80,168 miles

engine M;I;L; warning lamp on

front tyres worn off on inner edges of tread

Fail 13 Jun 2014 80,063 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

engine M;I;L; warning lamp on

engine undershield insecure at rear

front tyres worn off on inner edges of tread

Pass 17 Jun 2013 67,961 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 55,990 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 55,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pads look low

Pass 8 Jul 2011 42,673 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 42,671 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 41,134 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 41,134 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

ecu ligth on

o/s/f beake sligthly binding

Fail 13 Jun 2009 37,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 37,630 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 28,969 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 28,942 miles

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

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

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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RE54 JFN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 RE54 JFN, 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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RE54 JFN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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