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AE04 LXL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,197 mi
Last recorded171,197 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 LXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 171,197 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

emissions close to limits

slight exhaust blow

slight oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2021 171,182 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 163,448 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 152,632 miles

Both front lower rear suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 23 Dec 2016 148,768 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 148,768 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside 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 ADVANCED and uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVANCED and uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVANCED and uneven wear and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 138,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 120,366 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 120,366 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 109,219 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 109,219 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2012 102,780 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 87,468 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s steering arm slight play

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2010 71,545 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn iner edge

rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2009 59,699 miles

rear pads low

Fail 8 Jul 2009 59,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 46,025 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 36,650 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LXL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LXL, 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 LXL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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