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AE04 HRL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,925 mi
Last recorded118,925 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 118,925 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 118,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 117,872 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 117,870 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 115,891 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 115,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 111,529 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 111,529 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 108,302 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 100,091 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 100,066 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 93,274 miles

Offside Rear lower on figures

Pass 21 Oct 2014 82,482 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 73,584 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

Fail 4 Sep 2013 73,584 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 22 Aug 2012 64,785 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 56,664 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 48,305 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 41,816 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 40,233 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2008 33,493 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 27,875 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 HRL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HRL, 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 HRL registered?

AE04 HRL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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