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AE04 HVW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,552 mi
Last recorded183,552 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 183,552 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 158,903 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 126,154 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 122,066 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 122,065 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

advise corrosion of brake pipes

offside rear tyre cracking and perished

Fail 2 Feb 2016 121,956 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating both rear (3.7.B.3)

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

advise corrosion of brake pipes

offside rear tyre cracking and perished

Pass 2 Feb 2015 113,986 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 106,781 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 96,448 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 86,820 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 74,608 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 65,790 miles

n/s/rear tyre near legal limits

slight leak from o/s rear hub

Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,821 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 38,821 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 27,855 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

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 HVW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HVW, 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 HVW registered?

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

Is AE04 HVW safe to buy?

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