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AE04 VZB

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

157,452 mi
Last recorded157,452 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 157,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Really poor quality welding on exhaust

Fail 20 Mar 2020 157,452 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Really poor quality welding on exhaust

Pass 22 Mar 2019 146,653 miles

Both rear bump stops broken

Both sides front sills collapsed & corroded

Corrosion to exhaust & has been repaired

Corrosion to some suspension components

Front anti roll bar link bushes have movement

Os rear view mirror glass cracked

Fail 22 Mar 2019 146,653 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both rear bump stops broken

Both sides front sills collapsed & corroded

Corrosion to exhaust & has been repaired

Corrosion to some suspension components

Front anti roll bar link bushes have movement

Os rear view mirror glass cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2018 138,207 miles

Corrosion to exhaust heavy in places and has been repaired

Corrosion to some suspension components

Damage to both sills

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Os rear view mirror glass cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 138,207 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Corrosion to exhaust heavy in places and has been repaired

Corrosion to some suspension components

Damage to both sills

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Os rear view mirror glass cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 130,275 miles

both rear bump stops broken up & dust covers insecure

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places & has been repaired

corrosion to some suspension components & subframes

corrosion to undercarriage, chassis & components

engine covers & undertrays foitted

os rear view mirror glass cracked

play at front anti-roll bar & links

Fail 14 Mar 2017 130,275 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine covers & undertrays foitted

os rear view mirror glass cracked

play at front anti-roll bar & links

corrosion to undercarriage, chassis & components

both rear bump stops broken up & dust covers insecure

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places & has been repaired

corrosion to some suspension components & subframes

Pass 15 Mar 2016 120,606 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion to exhaust & has been repaired

engine covers & undertrays fitted

ns wiper blade splitting

os rear view mirror glass cracked

play at front anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 15 Mar 2016 120,605 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working came on during test (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion to exhaust & has been repaired

engine covers & undertrays fitted

ns wiper blade splitting

os rear view mirror glass cracked

play at front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 4 Mar 2015 108,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion in centre exhaust system.

n/s/f wiper washer jet partly blocked.

rear wiper & washer n/w.

Fail 3 Mar 2015 108,286 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion in centre exhaust system & slightly leaking.

n/s/f wiper washer jet partly blocked.

petrol tank support straps corroded

rear wiper & washer n/w.

surface corrosion in front & rear suspension areas.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 94,992 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 88,634 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 81,224 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 81,224 miles

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

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 72,845 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs are corroded.

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)

Rear brake discs are scored.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 66,738 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 59,372 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 59,372 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 47,913 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 33,585 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 VZB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 VZB, 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 VZB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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