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PY04 RZB

2004 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,592 mi
Last recorded145,592 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY04 RZB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 145,592 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 142,998 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 130,994 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 115,089 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 115,083 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2020 106,462 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 103,243 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 97,015 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 97,013 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2017 94,217 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 88,977 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 85,437 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 85,437 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 79,921 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 74,667 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 69,472 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 63,884 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 60,318 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 54,988 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 46,902 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 43,703 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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PY04 RZB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PY04 RZB, 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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What year was PY04 RZB registered?

PY04 RZB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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