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AE04 MXD

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,497 mi
Last recorded226,497 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 226,497 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner sides

coil spring corroded both rears lower (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 226,497 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front centre d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' objects (8.3.1b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle rear boot not open (6.2.B.1c)

both front brake discs corroded on inner sides

coil spring corroded both rears lower (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 210,258 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 210,253 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 198,348 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 170,950 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 170,950 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 139,175 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)

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

n/s/ door mirror has been repaired

some play in steering joints and suspension joints

Pass 18 Jul 2012 112,806 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)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 112,806 miles

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

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 26 Aug 2011 93,215 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 25 Aug 2010 70,570 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 69,471 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 69,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2009 63,264 miles

MIL lamp on

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2009 63,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

MIL lamp on

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre 1.6mm

Pass 16 May 2008 56,456 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)

engine management warning lamp on

front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 May 2007 45,408 miles

off side rear tyre worn on the inside edge

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 MXD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MXD, 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 MXD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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