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SJ54 NPA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

255,553 mi
Last recorded255,553 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 NPA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 255,553 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in nearside track rod

Fail 27 Oct 2016 255,552 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in nearside track rod

Pass 13 Oct 2015 243,804 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 243,531 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 236,342 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 218,621 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 192,540 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 158,773 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)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 123,422 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 86,918 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 86,918 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 50,051 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 43,042 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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SJ54 NPA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SJ54 NPA, 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 SJ54 NPA registered?

SJ54 NPA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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