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OY04 ZBU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

195,862 mi
Last recorded195,862 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 ZBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 195,862 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm in center (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill damaged (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load surround missing (5.2.4a)

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

Fail 25 May 2017 195,861 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm in center (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill damaged (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load surround missing (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 176,228 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 May 2016 176,227 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 166,940 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 166,939 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 134,323 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 134,312 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front 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 4 Apr 2013 105,674 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 77,145 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 61,521 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 53,323 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 44,438 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 36,304 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 28,911 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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OY04 ZBU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Beige 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 ZBU, 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 ZBU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 August 2004.

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