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BP04 ZWL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

237,527 mi
Last recorded237,527 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 ZWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 237,527 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 237,444 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 208,750 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 173,752 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 173,752 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 143,933 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 143,933 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 109,672 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 62,955 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 62,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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BP04 ZWL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BP04 ZWL, 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 BP04 ZWL registered?

BP04 ZWL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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