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AE04 HNB

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

184,840 mi
Last recorded184,840 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 HNB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 184,840 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle

Fail 23 Jul 2026 184,808 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2025 181,791 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 179,684 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 179,676 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 178,514 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 176,109 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 176,077 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 172,620 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 164,687 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 159,756 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 148,214 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 138,895 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 131,106 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 121,220 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 121,220 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 113,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 16 Apr 2014 113,860 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Apr 2013 108,609 miles

exhaust sealed up at cat

Pass 19 Apr 2012 100,447 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 97,847 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 94,503 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 84,970 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)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 84,970 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 66,330 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 39,379 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 HNB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HNB, 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 HNB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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