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SP04 JJZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,297 mi
Last recorded143,297 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 JJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 143,297 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 119,484 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 119,464 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative BOTH FRONT AND REAR LIGHTS WHITE (1.4.B.1b)

engine cover +UNDER BODY COVERS

Pass 12 Aug 2014 107,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 12 Aug 2014 107,350 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 May 2013 93,729 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 93,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 81,347 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 81,347 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 66,824 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 66,824 miles

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 58,906 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 30 Mar 2009 54,145 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 51,548 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 40,027 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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SP04 JJZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SP04 JJZ, 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 SP04 JJZ registered?

SP04 JJZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is SP04 JJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP04 JJZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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