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AE04 VYZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,282 mi
Last recorded66,282 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 66,282 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 57,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 57,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by the cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 57,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 56,357 miles

Nearside Rear wearing low

Pass 20 Jan 2017 54,671 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 52,790 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 50,653 miles

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

rear brakes only just met requirements

Pass 28 Jan 2014 48,749 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 46,547 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 46,547 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 45,297 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 42,802 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 39,742 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 36,882 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 32,063 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 25,618 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 VYZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VYZ, 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 VYZ registered?

AE04 VYZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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