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DV04 DZE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,176 mi
Last recorded120,176 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 DZE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 120,176 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside steering rack gaitor twisted

windscreen wiper blades perishing

Pass 25 Mar 2016 118,656 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 118,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 114,739 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs slighty pitted

Pass 27 Mar 2014 106,753 miles

offside and nearside rear shockabsorber dust shields adrift

Pass 21 Mar 2013 96,199 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

offside rear reverse light not working

Pass 22 Mar 2012 87,454 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise nearside front headlamp washer missing

advise offside and nearside rear tyres saw edge on inner edge

advise offside rear shockabsorber dust shield adrift

Fail 8 Apr 2011 77,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 77,550 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 66,371 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 57,412 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 57,412 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 48,269 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 39,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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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DV04 DZE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DV04 DZE, 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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DV04 DZE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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