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BP04 ZZH

2004 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

186,469 mi
Last recorded186,469 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 ZZH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 186,469 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light on

exhaust corroded/ubcc

oil leak/wheel trims fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 177,645 miles

brake fluid level low

engine covers fitted

front pads low and front brake discs worn

ns and os front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

ns and os front sills damaged

ns and os rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

osf tyre close to legal limit

slight blow on exhaust flexi

water leak- radiator header tank low

Fail 11 Sep 2015 177,630 miles

All position lamps excessively deteriorated so that they are not visible from a reasonable distance nsf sidelight dull (1.1.A.3d)

Brake pipe inadequately supported osr brake pipe insecure (3.6.B.1)

Direction indicators incorrect colour ns and osf indicators discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi leaking (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc ns front cv boot leaking (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working ns (1.1.C.1d)

Valve stem seriously damaged nsf tyre valve cut (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

brake fluid level low

engine covers fitted

front pads low and front discs worn

handbrake travel high

na and osf lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

ns and osf sills damaged

ns and osr brake pipes corroded

oil leak

osf tyre close to legal limit

osr brake noisy when applied

water leak-radiator header tank low

Pass 26 Jun 2014 163,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 163,006 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 136,104 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2013 136,104 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

brake matel pipes not cheaked propely due to protacion coated & ubove covers

eng mangment light on

exhust system corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2012 129,556 miles

o/s front bottom arm rear bush cracking

o/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit

slight wear both front anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 9 Jun 2011 121,251 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre wear on inner and outer edges

Fail 8 Jun 2011 121,251 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Jun 2010 108,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

front discs slightly pitted on inner face

Pass 30 Jun 2009 94,050 miles

Oil leak

silicon sealer on oil drain plug

Fail 30 Jun 2009 94,050 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

silicon sealer on oil drain plug

Pass 24 Jun 2008 75,216 miles

nearside and offside front lower arm wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

nearside and offside front tyres worn close to the legal limit

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to the legal limit

Fail 24 Jun 2008 75,216 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

nearside and offside front lower arm wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

nearside and offside front tyres worn close to the legal limit

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to the legal limit

Pass 19 Jun 2007 38,400 miles

1.Brake discs wearing, pads not checked †2.n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit †3.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †4.Brake pipes not checked above covers

Fail 19 Jun 2007 38,400 miles

1.Brake discs wearing, pads not checked †2.n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit †3.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †4.Brake pipes not checked above covers

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ZZH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZZH, 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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BP04 ZZH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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