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AE54 BLK

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,822 mi
Last recorded85,822 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 85,822 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 81,628 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 75,296 miles

Both front steering knuckles corroded

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear road spring/cover rubbing shock absorber

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear road springs haves covers/spacers not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Aug 2021 75,027 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2020 74,656 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 74,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 74,223 miles

underside corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2019 74,220 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2018 73,872 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2017 72,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 71,674 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 70,482 miles

center exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Aug 2014 68,729 miles

exhaust bracket fractured

Pass 15 Aug 2013 66,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 62,405 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 57,192 miles

ofside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2010 50,504 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 44,285 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 37,327 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 31,742 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 31,676 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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 BLK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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