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AE04 HHZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,886 mi
Last recorded99,886 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 HHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 99,886 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 99,886 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 99,594 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 99,594 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 98,668 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 98,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 97,809 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 95,176 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 95,176 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 92,706 miles

Both front tyres perishing

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing and near wear bars

Pass 28 Feb 2017 90,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill pannel (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 87,802 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill panel damaged (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 87,802 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jets weak (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill panel damaged (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 84,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 84,514 miles

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

Engine oil level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2014 81,458 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 81,458 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 78,082 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 78,081 miles

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 75,151 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 75,151 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 64,509 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2010 54,591 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 54,591 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 46,719 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 38,539 miles

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

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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AE04 HHZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AE04 HHZ, 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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AE04 HHZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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