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EF04 ZVX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,827 mi
Last recorded138,827 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 ZVX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 138,827 miles

Both Front Outer CV Boots Starting To Leak Grease

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Fronts Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and Suspension Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen Stone Chipped

Fail 3 Jun 2024 138,755 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine See Emissions Sheet (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both Front Outer CV Boots Starting To Leak Grease

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Fronts Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and Suspension Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen Stone Chipped

Pass 8 Jun 2023 132,896 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge and Damage to Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Mirror Mounted and Outer Lens Damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe,Suspension and Both Brake Backing Plates are Corroded

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bothn Fronts Badly Worn on Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen Stone Chipped

Fail 25 May 2023 132,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure Backing Plate Insecure/Loose Chafing on Alloy Road Wheel (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed Bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated and has Excess Play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Badly Scored Metal to Metal Wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to Metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot Leaking Grease from Hub Clip

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear Void Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing Lamp Not Working

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge and Damage to Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Mirror Mounted and Outer Lens Damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe,Suspension and Both Brake Backing Plates are Corroded

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bothn Fronts Badly Worn on Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen Stone Chipped

Pass 23 Jun 2022 128,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly mishapped

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 128,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly mishapped

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 127,466 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 122,292 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f on very inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 122,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f on very inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 118,399 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 112,089 miles

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

mil light on

Pass 23 Nov 2017 104,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 98,688 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 93,972 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 91,408 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 87,858 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 84,630 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 81,471 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 73,821 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 62,745 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 62,745 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 51,731 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 51,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 35,750 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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EF04 ZVX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF04 ZVX, 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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EF04 ZVX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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