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SV04 RZC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

188,567 mi
Last recorded188,567 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 RZC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 188,567 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 180,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 174,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 186,847 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 159,768 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2017 151,910 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2016 138,603 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 130,134 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 130,124 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 121,719 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 121,719 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 111,161 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 99,788 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 88,945 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 76,800 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 58,872 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 49,726 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 44,488 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

slight wear at both front a/r bar bushes

windscreen chipped in zone a in side 10 mm

Pass 29 Mar 2007 44,488 miles

slight wear at both front a/r bar bushes

windscreen chipped in zone a in side 10 mm

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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SV04 RZC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SV04 RZC, 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 SV04 RZC registered?

SV04 RZC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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