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AE04 LZH

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

258,074 mi
Last recorded258,074 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 258,074 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front outer sill lower lips slightly damaged

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 29 Jan 2014 258,074 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front outer sill lower lips slightly damaged

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 27 Jul 2012 231,829 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag warning light on

brake pad warning light on

Pass 6 Jul 2011 200,983 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 200,738 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 142,730 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 142,718 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 127,252 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 74,062 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 LZH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LZH, 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 LZH registered?

AE04 LZH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2004.

Is AE04 LZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE04 LZH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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