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AE04 HLZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,934 mi
Last recorded153,934 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 HLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 153,934 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jan 2018 153,934 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 134,386 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 134,388 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage o/s mirror cover damaged causing sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 112,933 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 112,930 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 95,771 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 82,859 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)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 69,247 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2012 69,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise from front brakes

Pass 11 Oct 2011 57,408 miles

Rear discs corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2011 57,408 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2010 49,070 miles

air bag lamp on

windscreen stone chipped outside swept area

Fail 11 Nov 2010 49,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

air bag lamp on

osr tyre perished

windscreen stone chipped outside swept area

Pass 23 Apr 2010 46,907 miles

both rear tyres outer side walls slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2009 42,494 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,589 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 32,612 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 HLZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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