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AO04 ZRF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

203,904 mi
Last recorded203,904 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 ZRF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 203,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 189,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mirror side repeater inop

Nearside Front rubber brake hose deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop/dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front rubber brake hose deteriorated

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop/dust cover deteriorated

servo hose split but not leaking

Fail 17 Jul 2018 189,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mirror side repeater inop

Nearside Front rubber brake hose deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop/dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front rubber brake hose deteriorated

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop/dust cover deteriorated

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

servo hose split but not leaking

Pass 14 Jul 2017 175,542 miles

Nearside Front wishbone bush split

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Offside Front wishbone bush split

Offside Rear bump stop broken

Fail 12 Jul 2017 175,413 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wishbone bush split

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Offside Front wishbone bush split

Offside Rear bump stop broken

Pass 8 Jul 2016 160,548 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 143,094 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

backplate on o/s front brake corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2015 143,094 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

backplate on o/s front brake corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 124,460 miles

rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

Fail 30 Jun 2014 124,460 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

Fail 25 Jun 2013 115,087 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres wearing slightly on the inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2013 115,087 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly on the inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2012 97,978 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 97,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 80,454 miles

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

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)

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

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 10 Jun 2011 80,454 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

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

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 2 Jun 2010 71,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 61,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2008 48,433 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 35,322 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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AO04 ZRF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AO04 ZRF, 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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AO04 ZRF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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