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OY04 ZHG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

163,786 mi
Last recorded163,786 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2021 163,786 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested no cambelt history (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens damaged/repaired (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 22 Jul 2019 156,096 miles

Nearside Front coil spring upside down (not effecting operation)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 156,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front coil spring upside down (not effecting operation)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 143,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 136,009 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 123,107 miles

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)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 122,902 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 108,256 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 96,940 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 96,939 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 87,992 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 87,992 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 77,003 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 77,003 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 68,344 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 58,792 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 46,590 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 46,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs lipped and in poor condition

Pass 22 May 2008 33,687 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 33,687 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2007 22,429 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 ZHG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZHG, 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 ZHG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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