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AE04 NVP

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

185,717 mi
Last recorded185,717 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 185,717 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 181,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

N/S/F & O/S/F Top Macpherson Strut has Slight Play in Top Mounts

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil Leak

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 169,474 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment when vehicle raised (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment when vehicle raised (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2017 169,447 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort offside and nearside not locking (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment when vehicle raised (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment when vehicle raised (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 158,911 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 158,910 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 131,215 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 131,213 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 120,395 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 23 Jun 2012 108,016 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all tyres getting low

Pass 23 Jun 2012 108,016 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all tyres getting low

Pass 4 Jun 2011 94,542 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 84,428 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 84,428 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 69,217 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 53,036 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 53,036 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 39,798 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 NVP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NVP, 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 NVP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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