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AE04 HUV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

227,333 mi
Last recorded227,333 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 227,333 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 211,941 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 211,938 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 197,115 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 197,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 168,373 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 Aug 2011 168,372 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2011 141,103 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 120,303 miles

NSr tyre on legal limit at test.

Slight wear in osf cv joint.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 101,092 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 79,112 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 53,750 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 52,336 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 HUV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 HUV, 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 HUV registered?

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

Is AE04 HUV safe to buy?

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