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AE04 LYU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

159,057 mi
Last recorded159,057 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 LYU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2026 159,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill too floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill too floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 140,685 miles

exhaust has slight leak

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 17 Sep 2025 140,684 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust has slight leak

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 3 Oct 2024 127,155 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 121,525 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 121,525 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 115,992 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 109,463 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 109,463 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 103,843 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken, system still supported

Pass 8 Apr 2019 97,532 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 91,636 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 91,618 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage sill crushed (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage sill crushed (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 91,609 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage sill crushed (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage sill crushed (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 86,426 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 80,345 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 77,633 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 73,918 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 66,051 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 60,579 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 54,355 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 49,252 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 44,324 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 37,723 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 29,460 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 LYU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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