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AE04 MGZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

140,113 mi
Last recorded140,113 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 MGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 140,113 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine cover

Fail 25 Apr 2025 140,108 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine cover

Pass 21 Mar 2024 133,354 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

engine cover

Pass 13 Mar 2023 129,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover

engine cover

Fail 13 Mar 2023 129,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine cover

engine cover

Pass 21 Jun 2021 129,155 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 31 May 2019 124,103 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 117,683 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 107,971 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 101,128 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 92,174 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 83,286 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 73,453 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 65,281 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 55,223 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 46,259 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 38,950 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 30,283 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 22,908 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 MGZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MGZ, 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 MGZ registered?

AE04 MGZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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