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RJ04 CRZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

165,905 mi
Last recorded165,905 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 CRZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 165,905 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underside generally corroded

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

Fail 27 Jun 2026 165,905 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underside generally corroded

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 161,850 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

centre exhaust clap in poor condition

chip in windscreen

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 2 Apr 2025 161,847 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

centre exhaust clap in poor condition

chip in windscreen

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Mar 2024 153,655 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 153,655 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 151,845 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 151,845 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 149,394 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 147,358 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 146,662 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 146,662 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 143,478 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 143,478 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 138,657 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 129,114 miles

front tyres worn to limit

stonechip to windscreen

Fail 6 Feb 2017 129,111 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres worn to limit

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 3 Feb 2016 120,348 miles

Engine management light on.

Pass 28 Jan 2015 112,103 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

e.m.l light on

Pass 4 Feb 2014 101,897 miles

Engine management light on.

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside rear brake slightly binding.

Fail 4 Feb 2014 101,897 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on.

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 90,119 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

eml light on

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

small chips in w/screen

Pass 9 Jan 2012 79,903 miles

engine management light on

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 1 Feb 2011 72,445 miles

EML on

Pass 9 Feb 2010 62,699 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 55,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 55,372 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 45,694 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 34,468 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 CRZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 RJ04 CRZ, 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 CRZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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