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EU04 ZHE

2004 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

145,682 mi
Last recorded145,682 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 ZHE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 145,682 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 139,664 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 135,093 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 130,626 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 121,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2018 115,561 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 109,856 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 102,712 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 96,416 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 89,080 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 82,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 76,820 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2011 70,569 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 63,873 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 56,291 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear

offside rear tyre worn on edges

rear number plate cracked

Pass 2 May 2008 48,263 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 11 May 2007 40,895 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)

rear number plate starting to crack but still secure

Fail 11 May 2007 40,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear number plate starting to crack but still secure

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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EU04 ZHE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 EU04 ZHE, 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 EU04 ZHE registered?

EU04 ZHE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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The MOT history for EU04 ZHE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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