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SJ54 NRF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,955 mi
Last recorded141,955 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 NRF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 141,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 141,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 139,873 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 139,112 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

this vehicle is in the early stage of corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2020 139,111 miles

Brake performance not tested due to burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

this vehicle is in the early stage of corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2019 135,742 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 135,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2018 132,196 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 128,961 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 125,240 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 121,410 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 111,301 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 111,301 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 98,627 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 87,728 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 73,482 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 73,482 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 62,115 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 48,297 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 31,488 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 NRF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NRF, 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 NRF registered?

SJ54 NRF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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