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NKZ 4273

2004 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

222,283 mi
Last recorded222,283 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKZ 4273
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Ambiente TDI
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 222,283 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 219,607 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 215,367 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 215,055 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 210,850 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 210,744 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 184,187 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 183,689 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 183,264 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 159,907 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 152,557 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI?

Based on 2,377 MOT tests across 641 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
8,059
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
641
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Registration plate lamp not working 13
Stop lamp not working 12
Direction indicator incorrect colour 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
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NKZ 4273 is a 2004 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NKZ 4273, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NKZ 4273 registered?

NKZ 4273 is a 2004 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI, first registered on 7 September 2004.

Is NKZ 4273 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NKZ 4273 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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