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AE04 NFN

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

166,106 mi
Last recorded166,106 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 166,106 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 161,055 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both front outer (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 156,363 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 151,193 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 146,705 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 137,002 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 129,850 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 129,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 123,406 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 123,406 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 115,873 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 113,153 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 113,153 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 102,607 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 93,183 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 82,847 miles

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

n/s/r shock absorber shroud insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2010 71,690 miles

near side rear child seat fitted,front number plate damaged,front tyres on limit,

Pass 16 Jun 2009 57,697 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 46,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2007 34,234 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 NFN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NFN, 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 NFN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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