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AE04 MKA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

293,673 mi
Last recorded293,673 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 MKA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 293,673 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 272,085 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 272,085 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability rear bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability rear bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2017 251,818 miles

Oil leak ()

engine light illuminated

Pass 28 Jul 2016 233,634 miles

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

engine light illuminated

Pass 25 Apr 2016 231,206 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 231,206 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 217,345 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 217,345 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 191,326 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 191,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 169,135 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside headlamp is broken but secured with a cable tie

Fail 17 Jun 2013 169,135 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside headlamp is broken but secured with a cable tie

Pass 25 Jun 2012 148,892 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine managment light illuminateing indicating fault

Fail 23 Jun 2012 148,892 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine managment light illuminateing indicating fault

Pass 20 Jun 2011 120,654 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 99,504 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 75,884 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 75,884 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 74,985 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2008 60,008 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2008 60,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2007 44,865 miles

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

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 MKA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MKA, 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 MKA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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