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AE04 HMV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,597 mi
Last recorded153,597 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 153,597 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 140,303 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

the nearside front corner of the front bumper is slightly damaged

Fail 10 May 2023 140,301 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached it also rubbing the crankshaft pulley (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

the nearside front corner of the front bumper is slightly damaged

Pass 4 May 2022 132,591 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

the bonnet safety catch needs lubricating it was seized up

Fail 29 Apr 2022 132,587 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corner damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens is missing from the lamp (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

the bonnet safety catch needs lubricating it was seized up

Pass 30 Mar 2021 126,967 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 119,855 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 108,859 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 108,859 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working goes out when brakes are applied (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 97,495 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 97,495 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 86,168 miles

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2015 77,882 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 76,108 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 73,999 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 72,396 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 72,394 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise cambelt due replacement at 60'000mls or 4yrs old.

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 70,672 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 68,740 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 26 Jan 2010 66,130 miles

advise slight inbalance of rear brake operation.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 61,558 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 55,419 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 44,817 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 44,817 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 HMV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HMV, 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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What year was AE04 HMV registered?

AE04 HMV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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