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AE04 MPF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

259,344 mi
Last recorded259,344 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 259,344 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 238,328 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both link rod bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 218,227 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 199,467 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 24 Oct 2015 181,259 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 158,845 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 138,935 miles

both front shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping effect.

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

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

o/s front tyre getting low on 2 to 3mm.

Pass 26 Apr 2014 118,036 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 95,145 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 73,564 miles

7pin tow bar socket checked and tested, all working.

Fail 19 Mar 2013 73,564 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

7pin tow bar socket checked and tested, all working.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 65,955 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

tow bar and socket checked and tested, all okay and working.

Fail 7 Mar 2012 65,955 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front brake discs corroded, recommend new discs when new pads fitted.

tow bar and socket checked and tested, all okay and working.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 57,929 miles

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

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

both front brake disc's corroded

Pass 28 May 2010 51,284 miles

both front tyres getting low on 2 to 3mm.

o/s front brake binding slightly.

Pass 29 May 2009 43,086 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyre on 3 to 4mm.

nail in o/s rear tyre, unable to repair due to nail to close to side wall.

Pass 28 May 2008 33,534 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 23,438 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 MPF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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