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AE04 MXF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,251 mi
Last recorded167,251 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 167,251 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play and has slightly noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 167,251 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and dust cover damage (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play and has slightly noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 155,535 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 155,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 148,059 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 148,059 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 133,620 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 116,288 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 104,710 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 104,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 103,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 94,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2012 76,526 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 62,036 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 53,680 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 47,080 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 39,627 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 31,740 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 MXF 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 77.8%.

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

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