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SP54 DJY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

226,713 mi
Last recorded226,713 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 DJY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 226,713 miles

Nearside Front jacking point damaged at lifting point

Offside Front sill damaged at lifting point

Fail 16 Aug 2021 226,713 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point damaged at lifting point

Offside Front sill damaged at lifting point

Pass 31 Aug 2020 218,546 miles

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

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

sills corroded and flattened at jacking points

Fail 28 Aug 2020 218,546 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front sub-frame corroded and weakened in areas not significant enough to fail

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

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

sills corroded and flattened at jacking points

Pass 28 Aug 2019 210,713 miles

front sub frame corroded

steering rack boots beginning to perish

Pass 30 Aug 2018 199,439 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 184,887 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 184,887 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 170,382 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

PAS pipes corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 153,834 miles

slight free play in steering rack

slight oil leak at steering rack

Fail 3 Sep 2015 153,834 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight free play in steering rack

slight oil leak at steering rack

Pass 3 Sep 2014 138,662 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 138,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

ns rack end worn

Pass 27 Aug 2013 124,120 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)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 124,120 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 110,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 98,940 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 85,165 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 85,165 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 71,256 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 55,337 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 41,782 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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SP54 DJY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SP54 DJY, 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 SP54 DJY registered?

SP54 DJY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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