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AE04 HWG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,786 mi
Last recorded105,786 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 HWG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2019 105,786 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases behind the front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front sub frame other areas signs of heavy corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2018 99,192 miles

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

both front tyres have slight feathering on the inside edges of the tyres

Fail 14 Mar 2018 99,095 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres have slight feathering on the inside edges of the tyres

Pass 7 Mar 2017 92,946 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 86,395 miles

Nearside n/s/f flex brake hose perishing

advise replacing front orange flasher bulbs

n/s/r brake pipe at flex ;slight corrosion.

slight discolouring front number plate

Fail 23 Mar 2016 86,395 miles

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

Nearside n/s/f flex brake hose perishing

advise replacing front orange flasher bulbs

n/s/r brake pipe at flex ;slight corrosion.

slight discolouring front number plate

Pass 19 Mar 2015 79,868 miles

advise replacing rear number plate

Fail 18 Mar 2015 79,831 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

advise replacing rear number plate

Pass 14 Mar 2014 73,306 miles

off side rear brake binding on slightly

Fail 21 Mar 2013 67,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 67,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 61,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air bag light illuminated

Pass 29 Mar 2012 61,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light illuminated

Pass 31 Mar 2011 54,881 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 48,413 miles

slight binding at offside rear brake

slight wear at front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 31 Mar 2009 41,880 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 34,613 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 27,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HWG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HWG, 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 HWG registered?

AE04 HWG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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