MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,038 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brakes ; imbalance on parking brakes
Engine , bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Note ; remains of sticker on windscreen should be removed
Steering ; o/s track rod end ball joint seal deteriorated
Suspension ; n/s/f lower arm rearward bush deteriorated
Tyres ; n/s/r tread uneven inner edge
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour Emissions test aborted (7.4.B.4)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)
Brakes ; imbalance on parking brakes
Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes 17 %
Brakes ; o/s/r brake disc slightly restricted rotation
Engine , bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Engine ; *** Oil level at minimum ***
Exhaust ; centre cradle mounting detached & sleeve joint clamps deteriorated
Note ; oil around turbo intercooler , recommend check
Note ; remains of sticker on windscreen should be removed
Note ; wiper starting to split
Oil leaks ; oil at engine sump & gearbox
Steering ; o/s track rod end ball joint seal deteriorated
Suspension ; n/s/f lower arm rearward bush deteriorated
Tyres ; n/s/r tread uneven inner edge
Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake 19 %
Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes 10 %
Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Engine ; oil leak
Exhaust ; centre cradle mounting detached , rattle , possible weld repair
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Brakes ; front brake pads unevenly worn ,o/s/f worn thin , at limit
Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake 19 %
Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes 10 %
Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Engine ; oil leak
Exhaust ; centre cradle mounting detached , rattle , possible weld repair
Brakes ; front brake discs worn
Brakes ; front brake pads unevenly worn , o/s/f worn thin
Brakes ; o/s/f brake disc slightly restricted rotation , slight imbalance front brakes
Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views
Engine ; oil level at minimum
Note ; engine under guard damaged & insecure , recommend attention
Suspension ; both front lower arms , rearward bushes deteriorated
Tyres ; o/s/r tread close to wear limit
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Brakes ; front brake discs worn
Brakes ; front brake pads unevenly worn , o/s/f worn thin
Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake 15 %
Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes 19 %
Brakes ; o/s/f brake disc slightly restricted rotation , slight imbalance front brakes
Brakes ; rear brake discs worn & corroded , may bea weakened , recommend replace
Brakes ; rear brake pads worn thin
Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views
Engine ; oil level at minimum
Note ; engine under guard damaged & insecure , recommend attention
Suspension ; both front lower arms , rearward bushes deteriorated
Tyres ; o/s/r tread close to wear limit
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
N/S/FRONT BRAKE LAZY
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
SLIGHT NOISE N/S/FRONT WHEEL BEARING
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
SLIGHT NOISE N/S/FRONT WHEEL BEARING
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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AE04 VTV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 VTV, 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 VTV registered?
AE04 VTV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 July 2004.
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