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PL04 PZF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,197 mi
Last recorded138,197 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 PZF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 138,197 miles

both rear shock absorbers upper covers insecure

Fail 26 Apr 2017 138,197 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear shock absorbers upper covers insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2016 117,518 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorbers upper covers insecure

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 6 May 2015 94,445 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust centre mounting bracket insecure

rear wiper worn

Fail 5 May 2015 94,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust centre mounting bracket insecure

rear wiper worn

Pass 30 Apr 2014 77,163 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Apr 2014 77,163 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Apr 2013 62,967 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 62,967 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 44,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear seatbelt slightly slow to retract but still functional

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Feb 2012 44,456 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear seatbelt slightly slow to retract but still functional

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jun 2011 41,739 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 37,294 miles

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

front wipers deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2009 32,111 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 25,898 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 20,368 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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PL04 PZF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PL04 PZF, 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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PL04 PZF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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