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AE04 HNG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

279,439 mi
Last recorded279,439 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 279,439 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 279,439 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 272,443 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 262,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front inner arm has slight play

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

Offside front inner arm has slight play

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 256,088 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 239,351 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 239,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 226,424 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 226,323 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 208,288 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 208,288 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 190,281 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 190,281 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 177,610 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 9 Feb 2010 177,610 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2009 151,591 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear shock absorbers slightly deteriorated.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 126,652 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 126,652 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 102,247 miles

advise slight play in offside front wheel

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 HNG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HNG, 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 HNG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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