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AE04 HTT

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

183,211 mi
Last recorded183,211 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2026 183,211 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer & inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer & inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to flexi & flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2025 180,540 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake no limit

Pass 7 Oct 2024 177,628 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 171,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside handbrake low effort

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 171,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside handbrake low effort

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 164,760 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 156,669 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 156,662 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 148,388 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 148,381 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 141,972 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 141,963 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 134,021 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 125,588 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 125,581 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 117,960 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 117,956 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 107,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 94,448 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 94,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 79,312 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 79,312 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 69,281 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 62,782 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 62,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 56,285 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 48,157 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 39,855 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 29,779 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 HTT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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