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AE04 MUY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

192,072 mi
Last recorded192,072 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 192,072 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 184,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 184,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 165,937 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 165,937 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 152,897 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 152,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 141,549 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 125,847 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 125,847 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 114,204 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 100,912 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded.

both front arm bushes perishing.

Fail 22 May 2017 100,740 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded.

both front arm bushes perishing.

Pass 13 May 2016 90,125 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 79,387 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 68,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2014 68,449 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 58,015 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 52,636 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 44,071 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 38,196 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 32,472 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 26,638 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 20,527 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 20,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 MUY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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