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AE04 WJA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

319,097 mi
Last recorded319,097 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 319,097 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 302,377 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 302,377 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 277,855 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 253,082 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 253,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 227,256 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 201,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2013 201,525 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2012 176,877 miles

Oil leak

oil low on dipstick

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 1 Dec 2012 176,874 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

oil low on dipstick

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 10 Dec 2011 150,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 150,775 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 127,163 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 99,441 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 72,109 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 51,621 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 WJA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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