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EJ04 PZA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,269 mi
Last recorded151,269 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 PZA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2022 151,269 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT NOW ! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 144,765 miles

Offside Rear brake is binding slightly

rear brake discs have corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2021 144,765 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake is binding slightly

rear brake discs have corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2020 129,089 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 104,737 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre edge worn

Pass 23 Aug 2018 92,320 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 79,540 miles

Front brake discs have slight corrosion on the inner faces

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

Nearside Rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 13 Sep 2016 65,991 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 62,493 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 56,791 miles

front brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 52,206 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 52,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 48,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2011 42,959 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 39,134 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wiper blades streaking[blad19/sp21]

Pass 29 Apr 2009 35,264 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 29,619 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 21,356 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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EJ04 PZA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EJ04 PZA, 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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EJ04 PZA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 May 2004.

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