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AE04 MTY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

85,175 mi
Last recorded85,175 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 85,175 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2026 85,173 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake/caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 83,508 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 81,283 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 81,283 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 79,053 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 79,050 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 76,843 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 74,192 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 74,179 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective catch seized (3.1 (c))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes have slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of cat' (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 73,686 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 72,361 miles

Hand brake has some travel in it but not effecting the performance

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 72,361 miles

Hand brake has some travel in it but not effecting the performance

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 70,789 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 69,194 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 66,851 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 63,581 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 63,581 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 59,912 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 56,060 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 53,042 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 50,045 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 46,207 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 40,525 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 34,365 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 34,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 27,316 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 MTY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 MTY, 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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What year was AE04 MTY registered?

AE04 MTY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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