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AE04 WHN

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

121,301 mi
Last recorded121,301 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 121,301 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 121,301 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 118,483 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 114,379 miles

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

both front tyres wearing tread edges

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear foot brake & parking brake assemblies, recommend inspection

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2017 114,379 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

both front tyres wearing tread edges

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear foot brake & parking brake assemblies, recommend inspection

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2016 106,597 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

recommend rear foot brake & parking brake assemblies inspected

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2016 106,597 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

recommend rear foot brake & parking brake assemblies inspected

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2015 99,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensation in both headlights

Fail 21 Feb 2015 99,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

condensation in both headlights

Pass 10 Mar 2014 92,835 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2013 83,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2013 83,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 73,179 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)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 72,970 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 9 Mar 2011 60,023 miles

Both sides front brake discs are corroded

Both sides lower sills and floor panals are damaged

Center exhaust mounting is broken

Offside front seat belt retracting mechanism faulty

Fail 23 Feb 2011 60,020 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Air filter housing insecure

Both sides front brake discs are corroded

Both sides lower sills and floor panals are damaged

Center exhaust mounting is broken

Offside front seat belt retracting mechanism faulty

Offside indicator faulty

Oil level low

Pass 26 Feb 2010 42,451 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 42,451 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

engine light illuminated

Fail 5 Nov 2009 41,655 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 41,655 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 36,126 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 36,126 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 29,692 miles

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

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 WHN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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