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RY04 ZXA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,810 mi
Last recorded172,810 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 ZXA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 172,810 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 172,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting bracket fractured & detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 163,681 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 163,681 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working wing indicator/side repeater lamp inoperative (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 154,121 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Mar 2017 154,121 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 141,498 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 131,046 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 131,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 106,659 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 94,921 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 82,777 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 68,631 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 68,631 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 56,202 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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RY04 ZXA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RY04 ZXA, 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 RY04 ZXA registered?

RY04 ZXA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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