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AE04 HLC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

158,625 mi
Last recorded158,625 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 158,625 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 158,621 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 147,639 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 139,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 127,400 miles

Offside Rear brake may need attention

Pass 3 Jan 2020 119,472 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 112,175 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 103,877 miles

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall cracked and perished

Pass 30 Nov 2016 100,460 miles

Exhaust pipe blowing

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2015 92,360 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)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 85,951 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 79,347 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 74,334 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 68,064 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 59,712 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 54,023 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 45,520 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 33,835 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 33,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 HLC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HLC, 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 HLC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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