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AE04 MHJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,104 mi
Last recorded125,104 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 MHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 125,104 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 125,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 120,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 114,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 108,278 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 102,012 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 94,785 miles

21 % front brake inbalance ,/

both rear shok absorber bump stops in pieces and perished ./

ex centre section securing bracket adrift but ex secure ./

o/s/f tyre inner edge 1,6mm ./

o/s/r road spring top pig tail missing a little piece . /secure /

slight b pipe surface corroson ./ brake hose ferrules corroding slight binding rear brakes ./

Fail 12 Jul 2014 94,275 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

21 % front brake inbalance ,/

both rear shok absorber bump stops in pieces and perished ./

ex centre section securing bracket adrift but ex secure ./

o/s/f tyre inner edge 1,6mm ./

o/s/r road spring top pig tail missing a little piece . /secure /

slight b pipe surface corroson ./ brake hose ferrules corroding slight binding rear brakes ./

Pass 17 Jul 2013 85,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre is close to wear indicators.

Pass 7 Jul 2012 77,633 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre has slight uneven wear and is becoming close to wear indicators.

Pass 16 Jul 2011 70,185 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 59,030 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 47,751 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 36,675 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 36,675 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 27,719 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 27,561 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 MHJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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