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OY04 ZBE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,180 mi
Last recorded59,180 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 ZBE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 59,180 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine running lumpy

Fail 12 Oct 2017 59,180 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine running lumpy

Pass 12 Oct 2016 54,574 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on min. 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brake pipes swollen

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

engine and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

high front brake application 28%

idle lumpy

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Sep 2015 49,051 miles

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 46,181 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine hunting

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Oct 2013 40,867 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine running lumpy

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 17 Oct 2013 40,867 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine running lumpy

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Oct 2012 37,642 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 32,436 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 28,262 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 28,262 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 23,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 19,246 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 15,704 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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OY04 ZBE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OY04 ZBE, 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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OY04 ZBE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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