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MD04 DJZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

176,451 mi
Last recorded176,451 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD04 DJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2017 176,451 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 145,471 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 144,741 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 144,741 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 111,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' not directly effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 4 Jun 2015 111,162 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 111,162 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 87,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear flexi brake hose fitted the wrong way round but still in good working order

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 87,446 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 87,446 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 79,759 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 73,418 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 73,418 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 65,736 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 65,736 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 57,714 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 49,644 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight wiper scratch in sweep area.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 41,056 miles

front screen has slight marking in sweep area

Fail 28 Jul 2008 41,006 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front screen has slight marking in sweep area

Pass 18 Jul 2007 32,575 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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MD04 DJZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MD04 DJZ, 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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MD04 DJZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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