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AE04 HWJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,017 mi
Last recorded182,017 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2019 182,017 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 170,164 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 157,279 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 145,912 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 145,912 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 135,610 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 135,610 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 125,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 125,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 114,729 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 102,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 102,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 91,215 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 91,160 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 77,173 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 65,916 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 52,567 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 39,068 miles

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)

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

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