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RE54 JHJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,869 mi
Last recorded140,869 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 JHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 140,869 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes split and separated (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and bald on inner edges reconmmend replacement asap (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on limit and bald on innner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing bump stop perished and cover cap in secure (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 140,869 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel cooler insecure (7.2.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes split and separated (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and bald on inner edges reconmmend replacement asap (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on limit and bald on innner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing bump stop perished and cover cap in secure (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 132,744 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 132,530 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

advise four wheel alighn

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 27 Feb 2014 118,383 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing out of shape on inner edge

Slight smear from front wipers

Fail 27 Feb 2014 118,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear tyres wearing out of shape on inner edge

Slight smear from front wipers

Pass 1 Mar 2013 102,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight grease leak past clips on both outer c.v gaiters

small cut in sidewall of near side front tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2012 88,102 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 88,094 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 73,997 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 73,997 miles

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)

raer pads getting low

Pass 17 Nov 2009 56,872 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 17 Nov 2008 44,885 miles

brake pads getting low all round

Pass 16 Nov 2007 39,360 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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RE54 JHJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JHJ, 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 JHJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 October 2004.

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