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EF04 ZWU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

233,102 mi
Last recorded233,102 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 233,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 213,487 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 195,572 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nsr service brake only just met requirements

Pass 5 Nov 2015 185,311 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Near side and offside (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 166,816 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 148,849 miles

Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 129,471 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 111,375 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 92,960 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 69,975 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 69,975 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 48,084 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 48,084 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 23,763 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 ZWU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZWU, 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 EF04 ZWU registered?

EF04 ZWU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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