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BX04 ZCN

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,980 mi
Last recorded137,980 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 ZCN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 137,980 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 133,660 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 129,180 miles

rear tyres worn outer edges

screen cracked

Fail 4 Jul 2020 129,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres worn outer edges

screen cracked

Pass 7 May 2019 121,134 miles

crack in screen

Fail 23 Apr 2019 121,125 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

crack in screen

Pass 13 Apr 2018 108,192 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 108,187 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 93,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 77,100 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 77,100 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working Works now and then (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 67,650 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 11 Apr 2014 60,038 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 48,808 miles

Crack in window screen outside swept area

Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,133 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 34,342 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 28,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brakes pull too o/s need looking at

Pass 17 Apr 2009 28,638 miles

front brakes pull too o/s need looking at

Pass 18 Apr 2008 23,243 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2007 17,692 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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BX04 ZCN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BX04 ZCN, 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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BX04 ZCN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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