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AE04 HPA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,487 mi
Last recorded123,487 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 HPA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 123,487 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 109,003 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal spongy , parking brake high require adjustment

Pass 1 Feb 2024 106,395 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 102,234 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside front drive shafts are corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 99,596 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 96,333 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 92,562 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 79,008 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 74,149 miles

Front tyres slightly wearing edges

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 8 Dec 2017 74,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15H (4.1.E.1)

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

Front tyres slightly wearing edges

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 69,454 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 69,452 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 67,697 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 65,826 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 65,826 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 64,070 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 64,041 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2013 62,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dip stick tube broken

footbrake has slight travel but not excessive

Fail 21 Feb 2013 62,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dip stick tube broken

footbrake has slight travel but not excessive

Pass 15 Feb 2012 60,043 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 52,611 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 48,023 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 40,495 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 32,658 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 32,658 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

front pads 50% worn

Pass 20 Mar 2007 25,732 miles

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

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 HPA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol 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 HPA, 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 HPA registered?

AE04 HPA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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