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OY04 ZFJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

113,405 mi
Last recorded113,405 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 ZFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 113,405 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Reverse lights inop

Pass 9 Feb 2022 104,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKED 195 65 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 R15, ALSO CRACKED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 103,115 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 100,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 96,737 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 91,014 miles

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

Offside 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 23 Jul 2016 84,117 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 77,102 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 68,801 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 68,801 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 60,463 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 53,274 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 43,748 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 36,451 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 33,347 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 29,064 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 22,338 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 ZFJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ZFJ, 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 ZFJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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