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EX04 ZSG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,138 mi
Last recorded119,138 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 ZSG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 119,138 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 118,803 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 118,271 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 117,431 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 117,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 116,726 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 115,657 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 115,115 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 114,524 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 114,524 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 109,146 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 106,689 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 106,689 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 103,645 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 95,948 miles

ADV EXHAUST CENTRE BRACKET BROKEN

Pass 2 Jan 2014 87,379 miles

ADV EXHAUST CENTRE BRACKET BROKEN

Fail 7 Jan 2013 78,667 miles

ADV CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 78,667 miles

ADV CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET

Fail 7 Jan 2012 69,007 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 69,007 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 60,540 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 50,379 miles

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

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

front no. plate cracked but readable time of test

noise around timing belt area

Pass 10 Mar 2009 41,678 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 29,130 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 18,382 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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EX04 ZSG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX04 ZSG, 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 EX04 ZSG registered?

EX04 ZSG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 March 2004.

Is EX04 ZSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX04 ZSG shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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