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AY04 AEW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,117 mi
Last recorded83,117 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 AEW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 83,117 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Winter tyres fitted on the front. Tread is deteriorating. Both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 83,117 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Winter tyres fitted on the front. Tread is deteriorating. Both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 80,596 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 73,882 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 63,517 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 55,225 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 45,276 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 40,016 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges under tray fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2010 36,298 miles

NSR Brake drum distorted

Rear brakes noisy in operation

Fail 16 Feb 2010 36,298 miles

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

NSR Brake drum distorted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brakes noisy in operation

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Feb 2009 32,461 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 32,461 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 28,465 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 24,006 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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AY04 AEW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AY04 AEW, 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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AY04 AEW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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