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EF04 ZWP

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,012 mi
Last recorded150,012 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 ZWP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 150,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2018 150,168 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 8 May 2017 139,142 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2017 139,142 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 126,976 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 111,351 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 111,351 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 101,863 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 101,861 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 95,510 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 98,409 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 98,409 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 82,047 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 66,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 53,533 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 53,533 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 39,769 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 ZWP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EF04 ZWP, 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 ZWP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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