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YJ54 GJN

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

239,927 mi
Last recorded239,927 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 GJN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 239,927 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

near side outer sill bent

off side rear outer sill bent

Fail 16 May 2013 239,927 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

near side outer sill bent

off side rear outer sill bent

Pass 4 May 2012 237,149 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 237,149 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2011 230,904 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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YJ54 GJN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 YJ54 GJN, 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 YJ54 GJN registered?

YJ54 GJN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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