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SM04 PKZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

140,290 mi
Last recorded140,290 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 PKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 140,290 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 135,175 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 127,877 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 118,555 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 111,186 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 103,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 103,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 97,632 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 89,772 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 81,124 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 81,124 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 72,910 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 65,815 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 58,658 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 50,906 miles

O/S/F WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISEY

Pass 6 Jul 2011 43,026 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 33,620 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 24,339 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 24,278 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 24,218 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 23,745 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 18,603 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 PKZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SM04 PKZ, 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 SM04 PKZ registered?

SM04 PKZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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