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AE54 BJY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

156,807 mi
Last recorded156,807 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 BJY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 156,807 miles

Central Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front and offside front brake effort slight unevenness on application

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside front and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 154,594 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes and corroded in clip unable to proper assess in clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer mounting corroded

Rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2023 154,594 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes and corroded in clip unable to proper assess in clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer mounting corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2022 151,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front hose deteriorated/cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated borderline excessively deteriorated/cracking/perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) borderline excessive ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brakes slight unevenness on application

Fail 19 Jul 2022 151,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front hose deteriorated/cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated borderline excessively deteriorated/cracking/perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) borderline excessive ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brakes slight unevenness on application

Pass 5 Jul 2021 144,761 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking + perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front very slight lagging on Roller brake tester

Offside Front Outer sill corrosion

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and very slight play in near side front ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses very slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 144,757 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking + perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front very slight lagging on Roller brake tester

Offside Front Outer sill corrosion

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and very slight play in near side front ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses very slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 132,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front outer sill corrosion

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 122,848 miles

belt rotation noise

both rear shock absorbers have weak damping effect

engine mountings are weak and have play

engine oil leaks

surface corrosion to undervehicle and sills

Fail 8 Jul 2019 122,844 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

belt rotation noise

both rear shock absorbers have weak damping effect

engine mountings are weak and have play

engine oil leaks

surface corrosion to undervehicle and sills

Pass 25 Jul 2018 107,959 miles

Nearside Front and o/s/f brake hoses slight perishing

Pass 1 Aug 2017 101,761 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 95,316 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 88,549 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 82,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corosion on coil springs

front inner and outer sill panels in poor condition

fuel tank suport straps coroded

nearside front tyre damaged on side wall

rear and offside front brake back plates coroded

surface corosion on steering and suspension components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 74,947 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 69,041 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 60,952 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 52,592 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 45,635 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 38,035 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 38,035 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 29,759 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 BJY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AE54 BJY, 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 BJY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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