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PL04 ZMZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,924 mi
Last recorded82,924 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 ZMZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 82,924 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front steel and alloy wheel fit same axle

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre thorn in shoulder

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding braking away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

long travel on hand brake

Pass 23 May 2025 69,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2025 69,945 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 61,456 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 24 May 2023 59,845 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 19 May 2022 58,155 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2021 57,191 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2020 56,703 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2019 55,860 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2018 53,630 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 52,730 miles

engine cover

under trays

Pass 24 May 2016 51,704 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 50,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 48,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 45,696 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 42,879 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 36,845 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES AND O/S/R GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 25 May 2010 31,189 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 26,372 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 21,079 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 16,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2007 16,276 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 ZMZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 PL04 ZMZ, 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 ZMZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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