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AE04 HKW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

201,382 mi
Last recorded201,382 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 HKW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 201,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2020 190,810 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 190,808 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 175,966 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 156,363 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 156,363 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 May 2017 142,411 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 126,878 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 107,833 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 107,579 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 107,579 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 99,012 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 92,723 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 92,723 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 85,882 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2012 78,854 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 70,247 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 61,766 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 54,577 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 44,742 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 34,161 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 34,161 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

n/s washer jet partially blocked

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 HKW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AE04 HKW, 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 HKW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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