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AE04 VLW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,517 mi
Last recorded112,517 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 VLW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 112,517 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 104,366 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 104,366 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 97,648 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 93,908 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 87,797 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 80,043 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2011 73,409 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 67,987 miles

nearside and offside front brake disc's pitted

Pass 29 Jul 2009 60,701 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 55,427 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 46,795 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 VLW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VLW, 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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What year was AE04 VLW registered?

AE04 VLW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 July 2004.

Is AE04 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE04 VLW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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