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AE04 MVN

2004 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,999 mi
Last recorded144,999 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 MVN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 144,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 27,667 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 275,591 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 244,218 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 243,699 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2010 210,559 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 210,559 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 178,828 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 145,083 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 145,083 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 104,879 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 104,879 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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 MVN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MVN, 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 MVN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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