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RJ04 CPU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,255 mi
Last recorded173,255 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 CPU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 173,255 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2026 173,248 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 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 2 May 2025 165,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 165,228 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 155,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 155,938 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 151,910 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 146,825 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 141,734 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 136,877 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 132,051 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 126,469 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 120,266 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 120,266 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 113,717 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 107,401 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 102,723 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust mount corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2013 99,385 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 94,370 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 83,132 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 71,652 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 60,658 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2009 60,649 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2008 47,514 miles

Front brakes 17% out of balance n/s low

Pass 25 Apr 2007 37,933 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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RJ04 CPU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJ04 CPU, 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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RJ04 CPU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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