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AE04 MZU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

213,680 mi
Last recorded213,680 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 MZU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 213,680 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 213,680 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 209,329 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 4 Mar 2011 206,569 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 2 Sep 2010 196,294 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 176,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mteal mountong bracket broken

front tyreswornlowon inner edges

frontbrake discs worn

frontbrake pads half worn

Pass 29 Aug 2009 167,840 miles

PLAY IN FRONT ANTIROLL BAR MOUNTINGS

Fail 19 Feb 2009 160,941 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 160,941 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 134,479 miles

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 19 Feb 2008 103,624 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 77,946 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 19,870 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 MZU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MZU, 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 MZU registered?

AE04 MZU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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