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AE04 MZW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,397 mi
Last recorded116,397 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 MZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 116,397 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 116,397 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 101,802 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 101,750 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 86,845 miles

coil springs corroded

front subframe corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2019 78,519 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 78,504 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 72,000 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 68,909 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 66,005 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 66,005 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 62,953 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 59,375 miles

nearside rear shocker bump stop incomplete.

Fail 8 Jul 2014 59,375 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside rear shocker bump stop incomplete.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 55,389 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 51,515 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 46,579 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 41,159 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 35,113 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 29,668 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 23,753 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 MZW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MZW, 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 MZW registered?

AE04 MZW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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