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AE04 HJJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,033 mi
Last recorded112,033 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 112,033 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 112,028 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 107,618 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 103,348 miles

Front ***** FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY/STEPPED ON INNER EDGES ****** ( NOISEY**) *****

Front ***** TYRES PERISHED / CRACKED *****

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***** TYRE AT 1.6/2.0MM ****** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ****** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ****** TYRE AT 1.6/2.0MM ****** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***** (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2017 103,348 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear **** TYRE PERISHED,CRACKED, WORN STEPPED, UNEVENLY ON INNER EDGE (NOISEY??) ****

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

Offside Rear ***TYRE PERISHED,CRACKED, WORN STEPPED,UNEVENLY,ON INNER EDGE(NOISEY??) ****

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***** TYRE AT 1.6/2.0MM **** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit **** TYRE AT 1.6/2.0MM**** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***** (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 99,423 miles

*** TYRES UNDER INFLATED***

Front WIPERS POOR

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***AT 3.0MM*** (4.1.E.1)

Rear *** TYRES PERISHING AND CRACKING***

Pass 12 May 2015 95,189 miles

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/R = 3.0MM , N/S/R = 4.0MM , O/S/F AND N/S/F = 5.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 May 2015 95,189 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/R = 3.0MM , N/S/R = 4.0MM , O/S/F AND N/S/F = 5.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 May 2014 89,224 miles

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/R & N/S/R = 4.0MM , O/S/F & N/S/F = 6.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Pass 22 May 2013 82,641 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 76,279 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 66,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre exhaust hanger insecure

nearside front inner brake pad wearing thin

offside front inner brake pad wearing thin

Pass 6 Jun 2011 66,085 miles

centre exhaust hanger insecure

nearside front inner brake pad wearing thin

offside front inner brake pad wearing thin

Pass 1 Jun 2010 57,849 miles

centre exhaust mounting cracked/loose

Pass 28 May 2009 49,593 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

nearside front tyre worn low & worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge & perrishing & has nail in tread

offside front tyre worn low & bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge & perrishing

Fail 2 Jun 2008 38,240 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 38,240 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 28,412 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 25,346 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 HJJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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