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YF04 ZPZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

177,065 mi
Last recorded177,065 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 ZPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 177,065 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroding on inner face

middlke exhaust clamp starting to corrode

nearside outersill getting weak

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 24 Nov 2017 177,065 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort and offside (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

front brake discs corroding on inner face

middlke exhaust clamp starting to corrode

nearside outersill getting weak

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre flat

Pass 28 Oct 2016 169,925 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 161,142 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre nailed

child seat fitted not allowing full seat belt chack

Pass 29 Oct 2014 150,584 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 134,748 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 120,288 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 120,179 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 107,080 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Power Steering Pipe Insecure. Rear Brakes Require Attention.

Fail 4 Nov 2011 107,080 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Power Steering Pipe Insecure. Rear Brakes Require Attention.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 93,440 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2010 93,402 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2009 89,234 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2008 75,141 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 63,095 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YF04 ZPZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YF04 ZPZ, 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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YF04 ZPZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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