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AE54 AJU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

240,756 mi
Last recorded240,756 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 AJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 240,756 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 230,338 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms, back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres at edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

amber brake warning lamp on but no fault found

Fail 23 Oct 2020 230,338 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms, back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres at edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

amber brake warning lamp on but no fault found

Pass 8 May 2019 217,141 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 May 2019 216,987 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Apr 2018 200,038 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 200,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 181,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin binding !! pads lower this side than o/s/f (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner tyre slightly out of shape

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 181,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad on metal with disc (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin binding !! pads lower this side than o/s/f (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner tyre slightly out of shape

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 169,879 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 154,199 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel nuts not visible

Fail 14 Apr 2015 154,199 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel nuts not visible

Pass 8 Apr 2014 133,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Apr 2014 132,666 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Apr 2013 10,239 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 85,958 miles

engine warning light on

n/s cv gaiter deteriorated

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2012 85,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

engine warning light on

n/s cv gaiter deteriorated

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2010 76,041 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 70,118 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 62,974 miles

hand brake operation stiff but still works correctly

Pass 2 Oct 2007 56,898 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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AE54 AJU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE54 AJU, 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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AE54 AJU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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