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NU04 ZLK

2004 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,578 mi
Last recorded108,578 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU04 ZLK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 108,578 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rear bump stops (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 99,228 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 99,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light both (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2017 94,797 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 90,384 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 87,504 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both steering rack gaiters clips missing both gaiters are still secure

Fail 1 May 2015 87,504 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both steering rack gaiters clips missing both gaiters are still secure

Pass 10 May 2014 84,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2013 81,015 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2012 77,392 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 72,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s & n/s steering arm has play.

Fail 18 May 2011 72,150 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 68,977 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 68,977 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 94,881 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 78,972 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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NU04 ZLK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NU04 ZLK, 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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NU04 ZLK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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