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SH04 ZUD

2004 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2008
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,272 mi
Last recorded152,272 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 ZUD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Ambiente TDI
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2007 152,272 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 129,696 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 129,694 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 107,165 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2006 84,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 84,828 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 63,013 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 63,013 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI?

Based on 2,377 MOT tests across 641 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
8,059
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
641
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Registration plate lamp not working 13
Stop lamp not working 12
Direction indicator incorrect colour 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
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SH04 ZUD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH04 ZUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SH04 ZUD registered?

SH04 ZUD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI, first registered on 26 April 2004.

Is SH04 ZUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH04 ZUD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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