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AE04 WHJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

181,466 mi
Last recorded181,466 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 181,466 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 177,852 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 177,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2022 171,856 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 168,367 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 168,365 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 163,637 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 163,632 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 156,463 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 156,463 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside 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))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 148,106 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 148,105 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 137,530 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 130,544 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 130,540 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 124,402 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 118,429 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 110,407 miles

Exhaust Corroded immediately after catalyst on weld and very minor blow

Fail 15 Jul 2013 110,402 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust Corroded immediately after catalyst on weld and very minor blow

Pass 11 Jul 2012 105,431 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 99,189 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 99,189 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2010 86,196 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 86,196 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 71,961 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 71,961 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 53,924 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 44,317 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 WHJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WHJ, 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 WHJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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