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AE04 LVB

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

176,787 mi
Last recorded176,787 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 LVB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 176,787 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 168,002 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroded

wipers poor

Fail 3 Dec 2021 168,002 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear metal brake pipes corroded

wipers poor

Pass 10 Nov 2020 158,948 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 158,924 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 147,577 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust repaired with tape

metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

play in o/s and n/s inner track rod ends

Pass 26 Apr 2018 133,074 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Nearside Front tyre chunks out of tyre but not down to cords

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 121,770 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Apr 2016 109,911 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play and offside (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 106,591 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 102,374 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 94,874 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 85,585 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 85,585 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 79,770 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 74,614 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2009 68,389 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 53,924 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 42,346 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 LVB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LVB, 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 LVB registered?

AE04 LVB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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