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ST04 ZTZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

173,189 mi
Last recorded173,189 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 ZTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 173,189 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 165,095 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Jun 2015 152,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 139,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise park brake check a.s.a.p.just passing low mot criteria

Fail 26 Jun 2014 139,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise park brake check a.s.a.p.just passing low mot criteria

Pass 2 Jul 2013 125,067 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 125,067 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 111,100 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 111,100 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 100,034 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 88,184 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 88,184 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 67,418 miles

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

advise o/s/f pads are lower than the n/s/f pads

Fail 20 Apr 2009 67,418 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

advise o/s/f pads are lower than the n/s/f pads

Pass 18 Apr 2008 49,211 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 42,559 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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ST04 ZTZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ST04 ZTZ, 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 ST04 ZTZ registered?

ST04 ZTZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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