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AE04 MXP

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,593 mi
Last recorded77,593 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 77,593 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 77,592 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 64,755 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 52,636 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 52,634 miles

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 43,692 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 43,113 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 42,360 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 41,611 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material drum brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear drum brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 40,600 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 39,771 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 38,836 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 38,167 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 37,752 miles

engine management light on

Fail 7 May 2014 36,964 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 36,964 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 35,502 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 35,502 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 33,830 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 31,619 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 29,695 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 27,857 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 25,004 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 25,004 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

engine management light on

Pass 24 May 2007 21,028 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)

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 MXP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MXP, 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 MXP registered?

AE04 MXP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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