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AE04 HGP

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

155,749 mi
Last recorded155,749 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 155,749 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Rubber brake hose's slightly deteriorated

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arms rear bushes deteriorated/slightly unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated

Oil leaks

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm bushes deteriorated/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 155,743 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Rubber brake hose's slightly deteriorated

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arms rear bushes deteriorated/slightly unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leaks

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm bushes deteriorated/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 147,818 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both saddle bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Mirror casing damaged but not causing any sharp edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake ferrule slightly corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside steering arm has slight play at attachment

Pass 24 Aug 2017 139,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven and age related cracks to sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 139,336 miles

Central Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven and age related cracks to sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 133,022 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 123,864 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light on

front disc inner faces rusted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 123,864 miles

engine management light on

front disc inner faces rusted

Pass 18 Aug 2014 116,317 miles

both rear outer s/abs casings loose

engine management light on

front discs lipped and rusting on inner surface

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 20 Aug 2013 108,812 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

front discs lipped and rusting

rear discs rusting and scored

Pass 20 Aug 2013 108,812 miles

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

front discs lipped and rusting

rear discs rusting and scored

Pass 23 Aug 2012 100,327 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 91,327 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 81,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 19 Jul 2010 81,401 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 16 Jul 2009 72,854 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 62,903 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 62,903 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 46,903 miles

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

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 HGP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HGP, 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 HGP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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