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SH04 ZVC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,827 mi
Last recorded216,827 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 ZVC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2010 216,827 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

engine managment lamp on

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 22 Jun 2010 216,827 miles

engine managment lamp on

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 26 Apr 2010 213,274 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 173,966 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 173,966 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 146,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 129,100 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 18 Apr 2007 110,152 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 110,152 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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SH04 ZVC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SH04 ZVC, 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 SH04 ZVC registered?

SH04 ZVC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2004.

Is SH04 ZVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH04 ZVC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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