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LT04 MZL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,882 mi
Last recorded132,882 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 MZL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 132,882 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 132,866 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 128,611 miles

centre exhaust rusty

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn slightly

rear discs and pads worn slightly

slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Feb 2017 127,909 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/19 2-3mm and slight outer wall damage (4.1.E.1)

front number plate is slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre is wearing on outer edge

Fail 16 Feb 2017 127,909 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/19 2-3mm and slight outer wall damage (4.1.E.1)

front number plate is slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Mar 2016 123,536 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

slight damage to front number plate

slight movement in both front lower arm rear bushes

slight play in d bushes

Pass 26 Mar 2015 117,899 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 112,956 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s rack end has slight play

o/s/r tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 15 Apr 2013 107,966 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2012 100,633 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake caliper handbrake arm not returning to its stop

Pass 8 Apr 2011 91,774 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 87,990 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 87,990 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 81,707 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 81,707 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 74,883 miles

Front and rear indicator bulbs showing white light.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 66,824 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside + offside wishbone rear bushes slightly worn

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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LT04 MZL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LT04 MZL, 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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LT04 MZL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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