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AE04 LWT

2004 Skoda Octavia

Brown Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,185 mi
Last recorded167,185 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 LWT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 167,185 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 167,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 139,509 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 139,493 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 77,500 miles

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Jul 2007 39,511 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 39,511 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 LWT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LWT, 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 LWT registered?

AE04 LWT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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