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SD54 JWX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

381,310 mi
Last recorded381,310 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 JWX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 381,310 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 356,902 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 356,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

near side front door speaker broken (sharp edges for taxi test).

Pass 23 Jun 2011 329,358 miles

near side front indicator lens broken

Fail 22 Jun 2011 329,350 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

near side front indicator lens broken

no fire extinguisher & first aid kit for taxi test

Pass 4 Mar 2011 307,612 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

hatch interior door panel insecure for taxi test

n/s/f cv joint knocking

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f & n/s/f shockers top mounting bush worn

o/s/r & n/s/r shocker sleaves insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2010 284,455 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 284,431 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

near side rear brake cylinder bleeder broken off

valve loose on top of engine

Pass 11 Sep 2009 265,390 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 265,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 238,782 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 238,782 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

bulbs out on centre brake light

Pass 13 Sep 2007 200,149 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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SD54 JWX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SD54 JWX, 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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What year was SD54 JWX registered?

SD54 JWX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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