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AE04 FCL

2004 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,921 mi
Last recorded179,921 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 FCL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 179,921 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Special notice 2-2014 Item 3 (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 179,921 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Special notice 2-2014 Item 3 (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 161,982 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2015 161,981 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside front door opening modified / door card removed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2014 158,518 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 FCL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FCL, 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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What year was AE04 FCL registered?

AE04 FCL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 2004.

Is AE04 FCL safe to buy?

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