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AE04 VYC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,621 mi
Last recorded86,621 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 VYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 86,621 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 86,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted OK (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted OK (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 79,720 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 79,717 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 71,537 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 64,522 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 58,348 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2011 50,495 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 44,383 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 35,974 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 29,069 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 29,059 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 24,236 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 VYC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VYC, 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 VYC registered?

AE04 VYC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 August 2004.

Is AE04 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE04 VYC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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