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ML04 ZXJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

307,890 mi
Last recorded307,890 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 ZXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 307,890 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 9 Nov 2020 307,885 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 17 Oct 2019 298,920 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 286,640 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 284,246 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 284,246 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 281,949 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2016 281,949 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 278,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 275,083 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 272,488 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 260,442 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 249,270 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 236,877 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 227,067 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 217,636 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 209,080 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 193,399 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 165,697 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 133,225 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 99,312 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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ML04 ZXJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ML04 ZXJ, 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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ML04 ZXJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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