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AE04 MJU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

147,874 mi
Last recorded147,874 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2022 147,874 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 142,724 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 142,721 miles

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))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 135,192 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 135,154 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 2 Jul 2018 128,315 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 128,315 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 121,238 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 121,238 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 109,580 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 109,576 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 102,564 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 94,615 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)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 94,615 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)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 86,890 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 86,890 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 80,026 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 72,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear shocker sleeves loose

engine management light on

slight bind n/s/r wheel

Fail 16 Jun 2011 72,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear shocker sleeves loose

engine management light on

slight bind n/s/r wheel

Pass 15 Jun 2010 67,317 miles

engine management light on

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2009 61,743 miles

n/s rear tyre side wall cracked, ok at time of test

Fail 23 Jun 2009

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

n/s rear tyre side wall cracked, ok at time of test

Pass 2 Jul 2008 57,073 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)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 57,073 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 52,003 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 MJU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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