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WN54 JCU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,020 mi
Last recorded158,020 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN54 JCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2020 158,020 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake back plate missing

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear sub-frame excessively rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2019 147,330 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running across sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Rear nearside rear back plate missing, offside rear back plate rusty

Rear sub-frame and suspension arms rusty

under trays and inner wing covers fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes, floors or inner wings

Fail 28 Nov 2019 147,328 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area, front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running across sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Rear nearside rear back plate missing, offside rear back plate rusty

Rear sub-frame and suspension arms rusty

under trays and inner wing covers fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes, floors or inner wings

Fail 30 Aug 2019 145,589 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm foward bush .... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement calliper handbrake pivot inop' .... (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side hardly working.... (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill / arch area.... (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working door mirror lamp.... (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17.... (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished.... (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Note; rear brakes / nearside rear metal back plate missing....offside rear Very corroded part missing....

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished.... (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm foward bush.... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 139,815 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 139,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2017 130,841 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to misshapen

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 130,840 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to misshapen

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 121,585 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 109,827 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 109,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 103,346 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 103,346 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

offside front wheel binding

Fail 14 Dec 2012 96,815 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 96,815 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 79,859 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 67,158 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 57,380 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 49,392 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 35,937 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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WN54 JCU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WN54 JCU, 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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WN54 JCU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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