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AY04 ZFF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,023 mi
Last recorded148,023 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 ZFF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 148,023 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close on edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 148,023 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close on edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 142,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn inner edge and deep cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 142,501 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn inner edge and deep cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 135,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside centre of sill corroding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracking and bald inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 135,260 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside centre of sill corroding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracking and bald inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 128,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 128,206 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 123,284 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 123,284 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 116,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/nail on 3.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 108,500 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 100,121 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 90,917 miles

Child seat fitted at nearside rear.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 85,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre bald on edges

Fail 10 Apr 2015 85,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front tyre bald on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2014 77,495 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to wear bars and heavily perished

Pass 28 Mar 2013 62,411 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 59,898 miles

exhaust middle mounting

Pass 12 Apr 2011 54,674 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 47,397 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 40,115 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 34,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 Apr 2007 29,031 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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AY04 ZFF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY04 ZFF, 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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AY04 ZFF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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