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EX04 ZSW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,305 mi
Last recorded144,305 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 ZSW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 144,305 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside tyre low

Fail 7 Apr 2014 144,305 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside tyre low

Pass 20 Apr 2013 137,259 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 137,247 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 131,853 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 131,853 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 127,671 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 121,634 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)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 121,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 2 Mar 2009 114,147 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f seat belt clasp hard to push in

Pass 27 Mar 2008 108,450 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 101,794 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 ZSW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZSW, 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 EX04 ZSW registered?

EX04 ZSW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 March 2004.

Is EX04 ZSW safe to buy?

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