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AE04 MUW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

189,417 mi
Last recorded189,417 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 MUW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 189,417 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil springs corroded

eml illuminated

indicators becoming pale

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

slight fluctuation on front and rear brakes

slightly long handbrake travel

Pass 13 Jan 2014 160,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil springs starting to corrode

eml illuminated

front tyres wearing unevenly on edges

number plate lights came on when tapped

o/s mirror glass cracked

slight fluctuation on front brakes

slightly long handbrake travel

Pass 20 Dec 2012 135,797 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 119,543 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 94,306 miles

O/S/F STEERING ARM SLIGHT PLAY IN BALL JOINT

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 61,715 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 57,737 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 57,737 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 45,804 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 37,775 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 MUW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MUW, 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 MUW registered?

AE04 MUW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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