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AE04 MYH

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

195,356 mi
Last recorded195,356 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 195,356 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 186,973 miles

Offside Inner sill corroded

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

underbody corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2023 180,214 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 180,214 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour rears (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 171,316 miles

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

under body corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2021 165,540 miles

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

Offside Rear arch corroded

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2020 161,101 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2020 161,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 165,352 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 147,798 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 142,622 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Covers fitted.

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

Pass 14 May 2016 132,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 115,927 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 21 May 2014 100,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 91,202 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre cracking up but not exposing cords

Fail 17 May 2012 81,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2012 81,139 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 73,830 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 55,916 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 42,159 miles

o/s/f sill crushed flat [chassis strengh not comprimised]

Pass 24 Apr 2008 36,742 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 29,515 miles

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 MYH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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

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