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AE04 VYJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,576 mi
Last recorded218,576 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 VYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 218,576 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 218,576 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 214,919 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 214,919 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 201,747 miles

Child Seat Fitted

EML On

Pass 14 Oct 2014 190,188 miles

Front shock absorbers are slightly weak

Handbrake has long travel

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Oct 2014 189,900 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front shock absorbers are slightly weak

Handbrake has long travel

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 174,692 miles

Brake pedal spongy

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 152,138 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in both rack ends.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 143,563 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 124,324 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 108,238 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 108,238 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 83,988 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 59,866 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 34,654 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 VYJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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