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AE04 MHL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,755 mi
Last recorded137,755 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 137,755 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

coolant level low

engine covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 18 Jun 2020 137,750 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

coolant level low

engine covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 6 Jun 2019 134,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside hand brake effort getting low

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2018 128,688 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 123,663 miles

engine light on

exhaust centre joint weak

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2016 117,959 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine light on

Pass 3 Jun 2015 111,615 miles

engine light on

Pass 3 Jun 2014 105,382 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 14 Jun 2013 97,348 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2012 86,366 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 18 Jun 2011 74,745 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 62,199 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 62,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 51,762 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 39,801 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 31,989 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)

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 MHL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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