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AE54 BHP

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

228,640 mi
Last recorded228,640 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 BHP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 228,640 miles

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

covers on under body & parts

Pass 16 Sep 2024 220,778 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 220,778 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 212,718 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 212,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 205,560 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion under body

Fail 14 Sep 2022 205,560 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion under body

Pass 17 Sep 2021 198,428 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 187,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively noisy on road test when turning right (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2020 187,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively noisy on road test when turning right (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2019 169,050 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 153,910 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2018 153,910 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 136,722 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 120,702 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2014 109,478 miles

chip in windscreen

exhaust corroded and leaking slightly from joint

n/s/f tyre 3mm

Fail 25 Sep 2013 96,249 miles

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

chip in windscreen

rear shockabsorber dust cover loose

Pass 25 Sep 2013 96,249 miles

chip in windscreen

rear shockabsorber dust cover loose

Pass 20 Sep 2012 86,378 miles

chip in windscreen

n/s/r shockasorber dust cover inscure

Pass 28 Sep 2011 78,288 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 70,610 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2009 60,927 miles

handbrake travel high

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2008 52,807 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edges

o/s/f tyre on limit

rear seat belts not tested due to childseats being fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2008 52,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edges

o/s/f tyre on limit

rear seat belts not tested due to childseats being fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2007 44,722 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 BHP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BHP, 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 BHP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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