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AE04 NJU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,871 mi
Last recorded191,871 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 191,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 178,909 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake performance only just met

Fail 4 Nov 2022 178,909 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake performance only just met

Pass 29 Oct 2021 163,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 163,082 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 145,848 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 145,722 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 133,859 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 133,854 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 128,686 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 128,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 123,467 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 114,802 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 105,829 miles

Nearside Rear very heavy cracking to nsr tyre, strongly advise replacement

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner on legal limit, strongly advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear road wheel binding, rear inner pads I am unable to see, strongly advise strip check and assesment

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strongly advise replacement (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 97,076 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 97,076 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2014 88,025 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 84,841 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 81,490 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 74,494 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS ARE WORN

FRONT SUSPENSION ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES ARE WORN

REAR TYRES ARE JUST LEGAL 1.6MM

Pass 18 Aug 2010 63,462 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 55,393 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 47,947 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 37,999 miles

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

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 NJU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NJU, 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 NJU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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