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NL04 BGZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

210,517 mi
Last recorded210,517 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 BGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 210,517 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 203,259 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 203,259 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 197,938 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 188,613 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 178,460 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 169,940 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 148,153 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 147,188 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 130,646 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 96,836 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 76,905 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 71,398 miles

Oil leak

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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NL04 BGZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NL04 BGZ, 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 NL04 BGZ registered?

NL04 BGZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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The MOT history for NL04 BGZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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