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SC04 ZJZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,886 mi
Last recorded136,886 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 ZJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 136,886 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 136,886 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 129,975 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

battery insecure

nearside and offside mirrors damaged

nearside rear wheel buckled

Fail 31 Jan 2012 129,974 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

battery insecure

nearside and offside mirrors damaged

nearside rear wheel buckled

Pass 24 Jun 2011 329,207 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 329,198 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 288,318 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 244,817 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 244,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 207,500 miles

Advise front anti roll bar bushes worn.

Pass 22 Jun 2007 154,391 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 109,536 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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SC04 ZJZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SC04 ZJZ, 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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SC04 ZJZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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