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AE04 MDY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

244,157 mi
Last recorded244,157 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 244,157 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 244,154 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel fluid leak

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 236,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 236,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Feb 2020 232,738 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 232,736 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 222,412 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Feb 2019 222,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 2/3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 212,806 miles

Offside Front wiper split

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 212,806 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wiper split

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 198,692 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 198,692 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 183,741 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 183,486 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 166,498 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 166,498 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 149,610 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 149,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 130,515 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 130,515 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 111,795 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 89,905 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear bump stop deteriorated

offside rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2010 68,048 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 59,279 miles

near side shocker bump stop u/s

Pass 3 May 2008 47,816 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 35,675 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 MDY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 MDY, 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 MDY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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