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RY04 ZXC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

158,942 mi
Last recorded158,942 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 ZXC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 158,942 miles

n/s rear tyre starting to get low

n/s front outer cv gaiter deteriorating and slight leak of grease

n/s o/s front lower suspension arms inner bushes deteriorating and getting weak

o/s front tyre getting close to legal limit

slight lip rear brake discs

slight oil leak

n/s front tyres on legal limit

Fail 15 Jun 2020 158,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

n/s front outer cv gaiter deteriorating and slight leak of grease

n/s o/s front lower suspension arms inner bushes deteriorating and getting weak

n/s rear tyre starting to get low

o/s front tyre getting close to legal limit

slight lip rear brake discs

slight oil leak

n/s front tyres on legal limit

Pass 21 Jun 2019 151,926 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 140,599 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 129,552 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 116,744 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four indicator bulbs colour has faded

Pass 11 Jul 2015 106,601 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 100,294 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 92,160 miles

front tyres close to wear bands

Pass 26 Jun 2012 84,155 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 74,457 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing thin

Pass 15 Jul 2010 65,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2009 56,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 48,818 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 39,524 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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RY04 ZXC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RY04 ZXC, 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 ZXC registered?

RY04 ZXC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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