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RJ54 VEK

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

218,190 mi
Last recorded218,190 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 VEK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 218,190 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 218,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 206,227 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2017 201,060 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inter-cooler pipe incorrectly fitted

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Fuel tank strap corroded.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Winter tyres fitted at the time of mot test.

Fail 4 Dec 2017 200,989 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sticker & phone bracket. ()

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inter-cooler pipe incorrectly fitted

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Fuel tank strap corroded.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Winter tyres fitted at the time of mot test.

Pass 17 Nov 2016 191,543 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 191,471 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 180,842 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 180,835 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre exhaust mount broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 176,123 miles

Ns and os front door sills has damage

Ns rear shock cover insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs have slight corrotion

Spare wheel fitted to osr

Fail 2 Apr 2014 176,110 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Ns and os front door sills has damage

Ns rear shock cover insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear discs have slight corrotion

Spare wheel fitted to osr

Fail 5 Apr 2013 161,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

os front tyre outer edge wearing thin

ns front rack end has excessive play

Pass 5 Apr 2013 161,167 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

os front tyre outer edge wearing thin

ns front rack end has excessive play

Pass 15 Mar 2012 156,742 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 156,742 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 146,087 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 133,476 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 121,839 miles

both front tyres on 1.6 2mm

Pass 27 Sep 2007 94,687 miles

Both front inner wishbone bushes starting to perish.

Rear brake discs lipped and coroded around edges-check and replace if required at next service.

Fail 27 Sep 2007 94,687 miles

Both front inner wishbone bushes starting to perish.

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

Rear brake discs lipped and coroded around edges-check and replace if required at next service.

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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RJ54 VEK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RJ54 VEK, 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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RJ54 VEK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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