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AE04 NGX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,528 mi
Last recorded168,528 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 168,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear brake requires minor adjustment

Nearside Rear tyre cracking an perished on tread

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished on tread

Fail 24 Jan 2019 168,503 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished and cracked on tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking an perished on tread

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished on tread

Pass 16 Jan 2018 159,517 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 159,496 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 154,579 miles

Corrosion to brake discs, coil springs and brake pipes

Fail 1 Feb 2017 154,579 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Corrosion to brake discs, coil springs and brake pipes

Pass 25 Jan 2016 150,342 miles

Coil springs corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 150,342 miles

Coil springs corroding

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 146,468 miles

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

front tyres going bald on edges

front wipers poor condition

Fail 9 Feb 2015 146,468 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

front tyres going bald on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2013 138,904 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 138,904 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 121,949 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 106,209 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 106,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 91,194 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 75,769 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 60,181 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 60,181 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2007 43,896 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NGX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NGX, 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 NGX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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