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SA04 DZF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,146 mi
Last recorded68,146 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 DZF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 68,146 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 68,141 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 65,201 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit b0th (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 65,201 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit b0th (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 62,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 62,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 59,027 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 56,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 52,667 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 48,792 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 48,270 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake disc inner faces pitted

Pass 29 Jun 2009 44,755 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 29,752 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 14,395 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 14,218 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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SA04 DZF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA04 DZF, 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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SA04 DZF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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