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AE04 HJC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

94,901 mi
Last recorded94,901 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 94,901 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 90,562 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2023 87,336 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear brake needs attention just met requirements

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2022 83,504 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear park brake just met requirements

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021 82,568 miles

Coolant leak ()

suspension components corroded between front & rear multiple

Pass 18 Dec 2020 81,474 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 78,641 miles

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

Nearside 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 29 Jun 2018 75,675 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 71,965 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 68,384 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 65,819 miles

Nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread, but not exposing cords

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 63,751 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 60,991 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 57,343 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 49,227 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 49,227 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 39,703 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 32,505 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 26,595 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 21,538 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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 HJC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AE04 HJC, 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 HJC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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