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AE04 HNW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

215,157 mi
Last recorded215,157 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 215,157 miles

sump plug weeping oil

Brake pipe slightly corroded some areas litle signs of surface corrosion around clips or near joins (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

battery loose but secure

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2015 199,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills damaged underside corroded

o/s/f indicator lense damaged

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2015 198,911 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release o/s/f buckle (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills damaged underside corroded

o/s/f indicator lense damaged

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2014 182,345 miles

front exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 29 Nov 2013 149,848 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 144,451 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 134,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorating,and pin holed at catalyst out pipe area

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder areas,and mishaped there

offside front and both rear brake discs corroded on lips

offside rear tyre worn inner shoulder

under tray cable tied in an area,though secure at time of test

Fail 11 Mar 2011 122,709 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front brake discs corroded,but not excess

Pass 11 Mar 2011 122,709 miles

offside front brake discs corroded,but not excess

Pass 19 Mar 2010 106,176 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 106,176 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 92,625 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 92,625 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 70,656 miles

both rear tyres devoiding of tread on shoulders and offside rear tyre has a nail in outer shoulder area

offside front seat belt becoming slow to retract

Fail 14 Mar 2008 70,656 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres devoiding of tread on shoulders and offside rear tyre has a nail in outer shoulder area

offside front seat belt becoming slow to retract

Pass 21 Mar 2007 48,630 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 HNW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HNW, 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 HNW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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