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AE04 VXV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

149,425 mi
Last recorded149,425 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 VXV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2017 149,425 miles

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

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

195/65/R15/91V. Fronts 3mm. Rears 5mm.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from exhaust centre pipe. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Wing damaged. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 134,806 miles

195/65/R15/91V. OF 6 OR 3 NR 2 NF 6mm.

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 134,806 miles

195/65/R15/91V. OF 6 OR 3 NR 2 NF 6mm.

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 118,306 miles

185/65/R15/91V. OF 5 OR 4 NR 3 NF 5mm.

Fail 7 Oct 2015 118,306 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases just behind catalyst (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

185/65/R15/91V. OF 5 OR 4 NR 3 NF 5mm.

Rear brakes imbalanced.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 104,600 miles

195/65/R15/91V. OF 6 OR 5 NR 4 NF 6mm.

Fail 25 Oct 2014 104,598 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

195/65/R15/91V. OF 6 OR 5 NR 4 NF 6mm.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 83,186 miles

195/65/R15/91V. OF 5 OR 6 NR 6 NF 4mm.

Drivers wiper slightly split.

Slight noise from rear wheel bearings, but not rough.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 71,130 miles

Four new tyres fitted. 195/65/R15/91V.

Fail 12 Oct 2012 71,120 miles

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

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

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

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

195/65R15/91V. OF 1.5 OR 1.6 NR 1.5 NF 2mm.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 55,309 miles

195/65/15. Fronts 4mm. Rears 3mm.

Fail 2 Aug 2011 55,309 miles

195/65/15. Fronts 4mm. Rears 3mm.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 42,076 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 42,076 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear tyres just legal.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 28,321 miles

Rear washer inoperative

Rear wiper blade split

Recommend grease brake pipes

Pass 9 Jul 2008 20,626 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 18,640 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 VXV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VXV, 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 VXV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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