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YA04 ZFD

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,638 mi
Last recorded101,638 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 ZFD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 101,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 94,323 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

bothrear skocker cover loose

Fail 17 Jun 2020 94,323 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

bothrear skocker cover loose

Pass 3 Jul 2019 88,384 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2018 77,600 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 74,156 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

all rear suspension arm bushes cracking but no excessive movement

Fail 29 Jun 2017 74,156 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

all rear suspension arm bushes cracking but no excessive movement

Pass 30 Jun 2016 69,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 69,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 64,827 miles

Some brake pipes coated andunable to check fully buy off side front looks like it is corroding.

Fail 1 Jul 2015 64,827 miles

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

Some brake pipes coated andunable to check fully buy off side front looks like it is corroding.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 59,279 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 54,522 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 49,935 miles

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

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

exhaust system slightly rusty

front and rear pads look low

some brake pipes very slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 49,935 miles

exhaust system slightly rusty

front and rear pads look low

some brake pipes very slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2011 44,588 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 44,588 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 37,570 miles

exhaust rusty

front discs and pads look slightly worn

front indicators slightly fadded

some brake pipes just started to corrode

Pass 6 Jul 2009 31,736 miles

front inds slightly fadded

front pads look to be slightly low

part of exhaust slightly rusty

rear tyres slightly lumpy

Fail 3 Jul 2009 31,714 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front inds slightly fadded

front pads look to be slightly low

part of exhaust slightly rusty

rear tyres slightly lumpy

Pass 10 Jul 2008 26,469 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 11 Jul 2007 20,393 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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YA04 ZFD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YA04 ZFD, 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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YA04 ZFD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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