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AE04 LZV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

214,331 mi
Last recorded214,331 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 214,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle starting to corrode

Pass 21 Sep 2024 211,120 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 207,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 200,256 miles

Handbrake travel

Pass 25 Sep 2021 194,404 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 185,888 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 178,340 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 172,074 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 165,998 miles

Nearside Front wheel binding slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2016 161,129 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 161,121 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 161,078 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 161,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable check rear brake pipe under fuel tank

Fail 6 Jun 2013 161,061 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable check rear brake pipe under fuel tank

Pass 29 May 2012 160,379 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 160,369 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 LZV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LZV, 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 LZV registered?

AE04 LZV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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