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AE54 BNB

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

160,091 mi
Last recorded160,091 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 160,091 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 160,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 153,700 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 149,137 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 145,645 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 137,418 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 137,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2017 125,968 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 116,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 108,553 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 99,925 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 99,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 89,553 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 78,778 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 68,697 miles

O/S front tyre ourter thread worn out very bad

Fail 11 Nov 2010 58,344 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 58,344 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 42,945 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 32,119 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 32,119 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 28,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 BNB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BNB, 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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What year was AE54 BNB registered?

AE54 BNB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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The MOT history for AE54 BNB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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