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AE04 HNZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

162,302 mi
Last recorded162,302 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 HNZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 162,302 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2025 161,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated not severe, boot perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 161,252 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 160,784 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 160,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 160,254 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 159,359 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil Leak

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 157,841 miles

Both track rod end dust covers perished

Coolant staining round thermostat housing

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 156,593 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 156,593 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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 8 Nov 2018 153,944 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Central Rear Brake lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 150,402 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 147,026 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 143,465 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 136,965 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 124,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2013 119,210 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 118,899 miles

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

rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2011 103,274 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 86,206 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 86,204 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 70,177 miles

Center exhaust hanger is corroded.

Rear brakes are uneven.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 57,947 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 57,947 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Mar 2007 42,944 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 HNZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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

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