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SM04 NZX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

289,328 mi
Last recorded289,328 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 NZX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 289,328 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 263,197 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear outer axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 246,939 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

O/s/rear bumper damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 232,616 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

REPAIR HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT CONNECTOR

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 232,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

REPAIR HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT CONNECTOR

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 216,407 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 216,397 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 199,763 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 199,761 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 182,905 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 166,978 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 166,919 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 150,519 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 150,519 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 136,343 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 136,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 118,664 miles

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

o/s front tyre cut on outer wall not through to chords

Fail 7 Aug 2012 118,664 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre cut on outer wall not through to chords

Pass 2 Aug 2011 102,407 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 86,093 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 66,463 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 55,453 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 39,347 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 39,347 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 31,715 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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SM04 NZX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SM04 NZX, 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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SM04 NZX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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