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AE04 NFC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

154,817 mi
Last recorded154,817 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 NFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 154,817 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR AND OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened WOULD SUGGEST TREATMENT/REPAIR TO PREVENT FURTHER DECAY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR AND OSR EDGES HEAVILY WORN AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 154,897 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF AND OSF (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment NSF AND OSF (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR AND OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened WOULD SUGGEST TREATMENT/REPAIR TO PREVENT FURTHER DECAY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR AND OSR EDGES HEAVILY WORN AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 146,291 miles

NSF upper strut top mounting has slight play

Fail 9 Jun 2022 146,291 miles

NSF upper strut top mounting has slight play

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF and OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 139,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage has been repaired but still visible does not effect the drivers view of the road (top of windscreen under the sun visor ) (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers door has damage to the panel

Pass 9 Jun 2020 136,553 miles

All rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 131,971 miles

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

large stone chip top of screen o/s

Fail 2 Apr 2019 131,971 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

large stone chip top of screen o/s

Pass 5 Apr 2018 127,119 miles

n/s/r brake pipes just starting to corrode

windscreen damage o/s top of screen

Fail 5 Apr 2018 127,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre tread perished at base of tread and tread wearing (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre tread perished and split (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r brake pipes just starting to corrode

windscreen damage o/s top of screen

Pass 6 Apr 2017 122,957 miles

base of n/s/r tyre tread starting to perish

both front tyres just starting to wear on edges

front anti roll bar inner rubber mounts slightly worn

n/s wiper blade starting to wear

Fail 5 Apr 2017 122,957 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

base of n/s/r tyre tread starting to perish

both front tyres just starting to wear on edges

front anti roll bar inner rubber mounts slightly worn

n/s wiper blade starting to wear

Pass 9 Apr 2016 118,669 miles

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

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

both front indicators starting to fade

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2015 110,889 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 110,889 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake discs deteriorating

Pass 28 Mar 2014 97,090 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 79,154 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 59,661 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 44,178 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front wipers starting to smear

top and bottom engine covers fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2011 44,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

front wipers starting to smear

top and bottom engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2009 35,469 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 30,440 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 24,346 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 NFC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NFC, 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 NFC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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