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AE04 HJF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,000 mi
Last recorded95,000 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 95,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre pipe at clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 86,123 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Water leaking above gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 78,649 miles

engine cover fitted at the time of test

Fail 23 Mar 2018 78,649 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine cover fitted at the time of test

Pass 7 Apr 2017 72,500 miles

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

Oil leak ()

drivers seat belt stalk surround in poor condition but unit functions as required

Fail 7 Apr 2017 72,500 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

drivers seat belt stalk surround in poor condition but unit functions as required

Pass 26 May 2016 68,552 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 63,085 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 57,145 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 51,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 47,408 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 43,790 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 39,554 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 36,259 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 32,425 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 27,273 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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AE04 HJF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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