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VA04 PZM

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,359 mi
Last recorded81,359 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 PZM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 81,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 81,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 72,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 67,466 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 67,460 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 66,516 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 66,516 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 65,263 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 63,782 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 63,782 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 57,792 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 52,077 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 47,695 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 43,060 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 43,060 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 38,124 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 32,561 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 27,839 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 21,929 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 16,912 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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VA04 PZM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VA04 PZM, 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 VA04 PZM registered?

VA04 PZM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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