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AE04 MBF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,362 mi
Last recorded89,362 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 89,362 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged/missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 89,362 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged/missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under tray heavily damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2021 85,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 83,271 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both axle mounting bushes perishing and splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 79,199 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 74,749 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 70,308 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 63,089 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 63,089 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 57,286 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 57,286 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 50,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 47,286 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 47,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 41,810 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 37,230 miles

E.M.L. on

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2010 35,130 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 30,284 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 30,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 26,302 miles

both front tyres close to limits on edges

near side front tyre has a slight bulge on outer wall

Pass 11 Aug 2007 24,382 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 MBF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 MBF, 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 MBF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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