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SJ54 NPC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,671 mi
Last recorded59,671 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 NPC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 59,671 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 55,505 miles

All 4 brake discs have surface corrosion

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 52,261 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

split in offside rear tyre inner edge

Fail 5 Feb 2011 52,206 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

split in offside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2010 48,020 miles

Nsf rack end has slight play

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 41,735 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 41,735 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 26,277 miles

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

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 NPC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SJ54 NPC, 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 NPC registered?

SJ54 NPC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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