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AE04 LVL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

171,759 mi
Last recorded171,759 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 LVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 171,759 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65x15 on 2mm - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65x15 on 2.5 mm - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inner wall badly perished - 195/65x15 - advise replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 171,757 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure and damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low performance and noisy when operated. (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65x15 on 2mm - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65x15 on 2.5 mm - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inner wall badly perished - 195/65x15 - advise replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 167,841 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt advise replacement soon. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 161,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust diesel catalyst has a small hole (7.1.2)

Nearside Front steering rack has slight movement

Nearside Rear 195/65x15 has a cut in the tyre tread but it is not deep enough to reach canvas

Nearside Rear brake has a slight rubbing noise from inside the drum

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim bead rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim bead rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust mount corroded but not yet broken

Fail 22 Feb 2018 161,049 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust diesel catalyst has a small hole (7.1.2)

Nearside Front steering rack has slight movement

Nearside Rear 195/65x15 has a cut in the tyre tread but it is not deep enough to reach canvas

Nearside Rear brake has a slight rubbing noise from inside the drum

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim bead rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim bead rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust mount corroded but not yet broken

Pass 9 Mar 2017 150,682 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 138,726 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 138,547 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Drum stick (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Drum stick (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 137,952 miles

ADVANCED uneven wear to front tyres

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play nearside steering arm inner joint ADVANCED (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 126,644 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 126,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 114,892 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 114,879 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 104,119 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 14 Mar 2013 104,116 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 93,693 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 93,693 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 81,548 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 81,548 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 69,778 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 54,191 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 39,098 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 29,264 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

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 LVL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 LVL, 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 LVL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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