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RE54 JGV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

192,439 mi
Last recorded192,439 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 JGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 192,439 miles

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

Rear rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

rear both sides shock absorbers weak

Pass 19 Nov 2022 186,813 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both sides shock absorbers weak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Dec 2021 180,599 miles

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Dec 2021 180,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Sep 2020 173,035 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 164,898 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Sep 2018 156,127 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Mist (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 147,652 miles

Under tray fitted.

Fail 30 Sep 2017 147,533 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Under tray fitted.

Pass 1 Oct 2016 139,544 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 127,959 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under tray fitted.

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 119,348 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2014 119,232 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 113,403 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 105,825 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 97,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2010 87,176 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 77,497 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 62,683 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 44,310 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 44,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front brake pad's getting low

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 JGV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RE54 JGV, 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 JGV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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