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AE04 HTY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,379 mi
Last recorded115,379 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 115,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 108,598 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 97,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 97,122 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 97,122 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 91,072 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 80,576 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres weak/cracking

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted

front brakes noisy/squeeky

Fail 19 Mar 2016 80,502 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres weak/cracking

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted

front brakes noisy/squeeky

Pass 28 Mar 2015 74,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust center clamp broken

Pass 22 Mar 2014 65,822 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 65,822 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 60,778 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs heavily corroded and pitted

Fail 23 Mar 2013 60,778 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs heavily corroded and pitted

Pass 31 Mar 2012 56,205 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 47,466 miles

advise both front tyres worn on limit

advise o/s rear road wheel distorted

Pass 24 Mar 2010 40,065 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,973 miles

wipers

Pass 26 Mar 2008 29,552 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 24,338 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 HTY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HTY, 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 HTY registered?

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

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The MOT history for AE04 HTY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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