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SD04 NJZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,033 mi
Last recorded114,033 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD04 NJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 114,033 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 113,894 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 111,425 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 111,403 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides saddle (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust clamp rotten

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 108,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 107,842 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 100,365 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 85,271 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 73,283 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 67,656 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 63,834 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 63,831 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 53,674 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 53,674 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 44,210 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge,recommend replacement tyre.205/55x16

Pass 9 Aug 2007 33,257 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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SD04 NJZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SD04 NJZ, 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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SD04 NJZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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