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BX04 ZDM

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

264,269 mi
Last recorded264,269 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 ZDM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 264,269 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 244,288 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 244,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 229,372 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 229,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 212,216 miles

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2014 191,842 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2013 171,183 miles

brake servo assistance very poor

Fail 30 Sep 2013 171,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

brake servo assistance very poor

Pass 28 Sep 2012 157,763 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 132,319 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 9 Oct 2010 107,999 miles

o/s/rear shock outer cover loose

Pass 5 Oct 2009 87,319 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 65,504 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 38,608 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 ZDM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZDM, 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 BX04 ZDM registered?

BX04 ZDM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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