MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,977 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance indicator outer lens missing (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front door damaged
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded and grooved (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded and grooved (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance indicator outer lens missing (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front door damaged
Nearside Rear shock abbsorber dust cover insecure
Offside Front drivers door damaged
Offside Rear no plate light dim
Offside Rear shock abbsorber dust cover insecure
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear shock abbsorber dust cover insecure
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front drivers door damaged
Offside Rear no plate light dim
Offside Rear shock abbsorber dust cover insecure
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/S/F Indicator slightly insecure
O/S/R tyre perishing
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/S/F Indicator slightly insecure
O/S/R tyre perishing
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Both rear tyres perishing slightly .
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front wipers smearing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both rear tyres perishing slightly .
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front wipers smearing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs slightly worn
slight inbalance in front brakes of 10%
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front brake discs slightly worn
rear number plate starting to delaminate
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake discs slightly worn
rear number plate starting to delaminate
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
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AE04 XCB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 XCB, 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 XCB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2004.
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