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AE04 FEM

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,349 mi
Last recorded110,349 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 FEM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 110,349 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 106,917 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 106,793 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 102,529 miles

both track rod end rubbers perished

Pass 20 Feb 2021 97,654 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 94,470 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 94,470 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 90,963 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 87,214 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 83,560 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 83,560 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 80,706 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 77,944 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 69,856 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 61,012 miles

rear wiper worn

Pass 18 Feb 2012 52,230 miles

front discs worn

Pass 12 Feb 2011 43,065 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 34,884 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 26,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 26,191 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 17,579 miles

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 1 Mar 2007 11,348 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 FEM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AE04 FEM, 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 FEM registered?

AE04 FEM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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