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EU04 ZHF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

104,329 mi
Last recorded104,329 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 ZHF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 104,329 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 103,493 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2024 103,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 102,470 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 101,458 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 101,458 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted with in tollerence (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted with in tollerence (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 100,456 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 99,379 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 99,379 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 98,428 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 97,571 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 91,800 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 85,626 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 79,077 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 72,005 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 65,531 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 58,429 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 49,797 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 43,636 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 37,642 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 30,530 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 23,348 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)

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 ZHF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ZHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU04 ZHF registered?

EU04 ZHF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2004.

Is EU04 ZHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU04 ZHF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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