MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,807 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Nearside Front and o/s/f brake hoses slight perishing
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
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
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
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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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