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AE04 HVP

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

218,594 mi
Last recorded218,594 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 218,594 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 209,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 200,042 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 200,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 191,208 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both tyres cracking in tread

front suspension arm bushes slightly perished

oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 191,182 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both tyres cracking in tread

front suspension arm bushes slightly perished

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 179,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 163,950 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 163,949 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 150,483 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 135,711 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 119,142 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 105,337 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 105,249 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 90,541 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 90,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 76,217 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 76,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 54,758 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 HVP 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 68.4%.

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 HVP, 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 HVP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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