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AE04 LVW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

264,328 mi
Last recorded264,328 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 264,328 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 264,328 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 252,582 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear shocker covers detached

long handbrake travel

Fail 29 Aug 2018 252,582 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear shocker covers detached

long handbrake travel

Pass 7 Aug 2017 239,735 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' also crack in n/s (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 239,735 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' also crack in n/s (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 229,641 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

play in steering rack on offside

windscreen cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2016 228,965 miles

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

Offside rack end play

crack in windscreen

Fail 6 Aug 2016 228,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rack end play

crack in windscreen

Pass 8 Sep 2015 218,646 miles

FRONT DISCS PITTING INNER FACE

Nearside Rear FROM FLEXY SLIGHGT CORROSION

O/S/R TYRE CRACKS IN ROAD FACE

Offside Front RACK END SLIGHT PLAY

REAR SHOCKER TUBES DETACHED

chip centre screen

engine light on

front reg plate damaged

handbrake lever long travel

highline stop lamp deteriorated

rear reg plate loose

Fail 7 Sep 2015 218,646 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT LEAKING ALSO NEEDS CLAMP (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT DISCS PITTING INNER FACE

Nearside Rear FROM FLEXY SLIGHGT CORROSION

O/S/R TYRE CRACKS IN ROAD FACE

Offside Front RACK END SLIGHT PLAY

REAR SHOCKER TUBES DETACHED

both wipers deteriorated

chip centre screen

engine light on

front reg plate damaged

handbrake lever long travel

highline stop lamp deteriorated

rear reg plate loose

Pass 22 Sep 2014 208,222 miles

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

offside front steering rack end has slight play

Fail 17 Sep 2014 208,221 miles

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)

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

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

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

offside front steering rack end has slight play

pad wear warning light on

Pass 16 Sep 2013 201,861 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 195,839 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 195,837 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 188,846 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

mil lamp on

off side steering rack has slight play

Fail 22 Jul 2011 188,846 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

mil lamp on

off side steering rack has slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2010 155,995 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 106,368 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 56,084 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 44,875 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2007 44,875 miles

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

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

front brake pads are getting low

nearside rear tyre is on 1.6mm limit

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 LVW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LVW, 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 LVW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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