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SJ04 CBS

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,372 mi
Last recorded148,372 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 CBS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 148,372 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 148,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 141,447 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 141,447 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 140,082 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 140,082 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 133,879 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 126,369 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 117,524 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 108,834 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 95,981 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 82,601 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 82,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 70,328 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 70,328 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 57,626 miles

slight grease sweat at nearside outer c.v.boot., no obvious split.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 47,371 miles

Slight perishing front suspension wishbone rear bushes. Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seatbelt.

Fail 8 Sep 2009 47,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Slight perishing front suspension wishbone rear bushes. Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seatbelt.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 39,552 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 39,552 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 31,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers slightly worn

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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SJ04 CBS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ04 CBS, 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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SJ04 CBS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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