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AE04 VUV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,800 mi
Last recorded120,800 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 120,800 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

underneath tray fitted + oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2017 120,800 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

underneath tray fitted + oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2015 107,322 miles

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

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

undercover with tray

Pass 9 Dec 2014 95,118 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 95,118 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2014 86,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 86,827 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 72,595 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 72,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2012 55,310 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,078 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2010 28,377 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 27,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 27,001 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 25,531 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 25,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 23,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 23,793 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 VUV 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 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 VUV, 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 VUV registered?

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

Is AE04 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE04 VUV shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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