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AE04 VZH

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,187 mi
Last recorded99,187 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 VZH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 99,187 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 92,668 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 86,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2013 84,228 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 76,929 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 70,781 miles

engine manament lamp on dash

slight play movement n/s/f steering rack end

Fail 12 Aug 2011 70,781 miles

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

engine manament lamp on dash

slight play movement n/s/f steering rack end

Pass 13 Aug 2010 61,471 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Fail 13 Aug 2010 61,471 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 11 Aug 2009 58,877 miles

front brake discs lipped/corroded on edge of discs

rear brake discs corroded on inner outer edges of discs

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 11 Aug 2008 42,269 miles

engine manament lamp on dash

Pass 14 Aug 2007 32,184 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 VZH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VZH, 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 VZH registered?

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

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The MOT history for AE04 VZH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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