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DY04 MZF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

197,894 mi
Last recorded197,894 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 MZF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 197,894 miles

Front Both front seals damp but no sign of rust

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 197,894 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front seals damp but no sign of rust

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 190,525 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low 2-3mm. 195.65.15

Fail 2 May 2019 190,525 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre low 2-3mm. 195.65.15

Pass 27 Mar 2018 185,024 miles

engine cover fitted

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe has slight corrosion

n/s/f metal brake pipe has slight corrosion

n/s/r metal brake pipe has slight corrosion

under tray fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2018 185,024 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe has slight corrosion

n/s/f metal brake pipe has slight corrosion

n/s/r metal brake pipe has slight corrosion

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2017 178,907 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 178,907 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 170,884 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 159,846 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 149,984 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 149,984 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 136,170 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 123,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 123,342 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 108,636 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 108,636 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 93,284 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear wiper split

Pass 11 Feb 2010 93,284 miles

Rear wiper split

Pass 24 Feb 2009 78,841 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 66,879 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 49,796 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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DY04 MZF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DY04 MZF, 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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DY04 MZF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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