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AE04 MTK

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

207,650 mi
Last recorded207,650 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 MTK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2018 207,650 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sub frame corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sub frame corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached back bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake flexi slight perishing

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

exhaust centre sleeve both clamps broken

fuel tank straps corroded

parking brake little reserve travel

rear brake discs worn and corroded

vibration and noise through offside front strut when rotated possible transmission/wheel bearing on way out

Pass 25 Jul 2017 200,575 miles

Offside Front Lower door hinge worn

engine leaking oil

engine manegment light indicating a fault

fuel tank straps rusty

Fail 25 Jul 2017 200,575 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower door hinge worn

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine leaking oil

engine manegment light indicating a fault

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2016 190,513 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 190,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 182,119 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyres perished

both rear discs worn/corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2015 182,118 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyres perished

both rear discs worn/corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2014 172,201 miles

engine leaking oil

offside front outer cv boot leaking grease slightly

Fail 17 Jul 2014 172,090 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine leaking oil

offside front outer cv boot leaking grease slightly

Fail 25 Jul 2013 161,686 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 161,686 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 147,617 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

engine leaking oil

nearside sill dented

offside sill dented

Fail 26 Jul 2012 147,617 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

engine leaking oil

nearside sill dented

offside sill dented

Pass 18 Jul 2011 134,613 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 134,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 122,094 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 100,163 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 6 Jun 2008 67,856 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 1 Jun 2007 35,079 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 MTK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 MTK, 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 MTK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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