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AE04 MHK

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,512 mi
Last recorded138,512 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 138,512 miles

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

Central exhaust sleeve corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also on 2mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

front n/s - o/s indicator lens missing

intermittent eml light

Fail 7 Jan 2025 138,508 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust sleeve corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also on 2mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

front n/s - o/s indicator lens missing

Pass 20 Oct 2023 133,269 miles

Exhaust system badly corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nsf and Osf indicator lens missing

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

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

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

Osr to Nsr and Nsr front to rear Brake pipe corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2023 133,210 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Exhaust system badly corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nsf and Osf indicator lens missing

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

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

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

Osr to Nsr and Nsr front to rear Brake pipe corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2022 129,421 miles

Both front hub, subframe and suspension components corroded

Both rear hub, Axle and suspension components corroded

Exhaust mounting defective Central and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system badly corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nsf and Osf Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn

Nsf and Osf indicator lens missing

Nsf and Osf lower rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Osr to Nsr and Nsr front to rear Brake pipe corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2022 129,416 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Both front hub, subframe and suspension components corroded

Both rear hub, Axle and suspension components corroded

Exhaust mounting defective Central and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system badly corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nsf and Osf Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn

Nsf and Osf indicator lens missing

Nsf and Osf lower rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Osr to Nsr and Nsr front to rear Brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2021 127,245 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & center clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

nearside front indicator lens missing

nearside mirror taped up

offside reverse lamp inoperative

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

rear brakes/ hubs noisy when spinning wheels by hand

Fail 27 Sep 2021 127,245 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & center clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

nearside front indicator lens missing

nearside mirror taped up

offside reverse lamp inoperative

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

rear brakes/ hubs noisy when spinning wheels by hand

Pass 27 Oct 2020 119,811 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nsf and Osf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsr and Osr (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

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

Fuel cap seal cracking or perishing

Nearside Front Indicator lens missing

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf and Osf lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 110,673 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front indicator lens missing

offside & nearside rear shock damping feels reduced

slight hissing from servo vac pipe ( operating ok)

Fail 26 Jun 2019 110,672 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front indicator lens missing

offside & nearside rear shock damping feels reduced

slight hissing from servo vac pipe ( operating ok)

Pass 3 Jul 2018 101,767 miles

N/S/F indicator outer lens missing but not affecting the use of the unit

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

O/S sill slightly bent/distorted

O/S/F indicator lens cracked but not affecting the use of the unit

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both lower wishbone inner rear bushes starting to lift from there bonding but not resulting in excessive movement

brake pipe to O/S/R wheel cylinder corroded

brake pipes to and from both rear brake hoses corroded

corrosion to exhaust system

engine oil on min

front brake discs corroded mainly on inner faces

fuel cap seal deteriorating

slight play in O/S anti roll bar d bush

wipers smear

Pass 10 Jul 2017 93,881 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/S/R brake pipes too and from brake hose slightly corroded

O/S sill slightly distorted

O/S/F brake pads wearing thin(worn more than N/S/F)

O/S/F indicator lens cracked but not affecting the use of the lamp

O/S/R brake pipe from hose too wheel cylinder slightly corroded

both front brake pipes too front hose slightly corroded

fuel cap seal perishing

service light shown on dash

slight corrosion along exhaust system(centre sleeve/clamp corroded)

slight play in O/S/F anti roll bar d bush

Fail 10 Jul 2017 93,881 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/S/R brake pipes too and from brake hose slightly corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (showing white light) (1.4.A.2f)

O/S sill slightly distorted

O/S/F brake pads wearing thin(worn more than N/S/F)

O/S/F indicator lens cracked but not affecting the use of the lamp

O/S/R brake pipe from hose too wheel cylinder slightly corroded

both front brake pipes too front hose slightly corroded

fuel cap seal perishing

service light shown on dash

slight corrosion along exhaust system(centre sleeve/clamp corroded)

slight play in O/S/F anti roll bar d bush

Pass 6 Jun 2016 83,418 miles

Drivers seatbelt buckle slightly damaged but still works.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 77,194 miles

Front tyres worn inside edges.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 70,789 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 64,289 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 56,028 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 49,341 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 42,193 miles

Offside front seat belt buckle function impared.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 36,053 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 36,053 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 30,121 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 30,120 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 20,410 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 MHK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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