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SJ54 ZWY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

199,504 mi
Last recorded199,504 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 ZWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 199,504 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 156,095 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 156,067 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2014 156,067 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 104,572 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 100,907 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 94,515 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 87,470 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 78,913 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 78,907 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 65,998 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 54,997 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 54,920 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ZWY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 ZWY, 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 ZWY registered?

SJ54 ZWY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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The MOT history for SJ54 ZWY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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