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AE04 HYJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,414 mi
Last recorded124,414 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 124,414 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 124,411 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on.... (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid severe leak before jets.... (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear handbrake effort lower....

Pass 2 Feb 2017 110,864 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring components in the engine bay

undertray cover fitted obscuring components under vehicle

Pass 9 Feb 2016 103,925 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2016 103,921 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported after cat (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after cat (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2015 96,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 89,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 82,973 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 82,973 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 73,933 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 64,044 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 56,193 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 47,754 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 39,166 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 29,853 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 HYJ 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 HYJ, 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 HYJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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