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AE04 MHA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,167 mi
Last recorded159,167 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 159,167 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 159,157 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 148,088 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 141,855 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 141,850 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2017 132,517 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 132,512 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 121,582 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Wiper blade not clearing screen

Fail 11 Nov 2016 121,582 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Wiper blade not clearing screen

Pass 14 Nov 2015 108,007 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 108,007 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 93,239 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 76,437 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 70,056 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 61,952 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 53,766 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 45,229 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 36,853 miles

Rear tyres are worn VERY low, offside rear has a nail in its tread. Front tyres are worn down to 3mm.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 27,453 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 MHA 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 73.7%.

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

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