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OY04 ZBL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

137,115 mi
Last recorded137,115 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 ZBL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 137,115 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 128,092 miles

eml light present but pre 2008

o/s n/s rear tyres approaching

Fail 27 Sep 2022 128,088 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

eml light present but pre 2008

o/s n/s rear tyres approaching

Pass 15 Sep 2021 117,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 117,592 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 109,224 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 109,224 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 103,747 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 3 Sep 2018 97,172 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 5 Sep 2017 90,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 8 Sep 2016 84,178 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

engine management light displayed on dash

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 21 Sep 2015 78,643 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 70,631 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 63,219 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 56,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light displayed on dash

Pass 22 Sep 2011 49,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

underside of vehicle not fully checked due to undertrays being fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2010 39,824 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underside of vehicle not fully checked due to under trays being fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2009 32,942 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 25,332 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 16,484 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ZBL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZBL, 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 ZBL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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