MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
493,559 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Body panel slightly loose Both sills rusty (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
BODY WORK DAMAGED
EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (2.4.G.2)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported MIDDLE BRACKET (7.1.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH SIDE (4.1.D.1a)
BODY WORK DAMAGED
EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (2.4.G.2)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear tyre tread cracked
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak ()
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear tyre tread cracked
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
engine management light on
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
brake lining lamp on
Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
one high level brake lamp bulb deoes not work.
one high level brake lamp bulb not working.
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EX04 ZSN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 ZSN, 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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EX04 ZSN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.
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