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NL04 ZYT

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,522 mi
Last recorded41,522 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 ZYT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 41,522 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 40,829 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 40,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 39,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all metal brake pipes corroded

under body very corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2023 39,617 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all metal brake pipes corroded

under body very corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2022 38,908 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 38,328 miles

Vehicle under trays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2021 38,328 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2020 37,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 36,725 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 35,809 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 34,889 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 34,889 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 33,393 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 32,573 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 32,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 30,956 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 28,600 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 28,600 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 26,062 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 22,823 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 19,112 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 16,405 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 14,128 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 11,860 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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NL04 ZYT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZYT, 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 ZYT registered?

NL04 ZYT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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