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AE54 BNV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

195,834 mi
Last recorded195,834 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 195,834 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 195,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 174,740 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded at rear (nearside only just acceptable) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside wiper blade smearing slightly

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease leaking from pin hole but still preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper damp with brake fluid, possible leak

both front seat belts slow to retract

Fail 13 Nov 2019 174,494 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt twisted and split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded at rear (nearside only just acceptable) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside wiper blade smearing slightly

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease leaking from pin hole but still preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper damp with brake fluid, possible leak

both front seat belts slow to retract

Pass 20 Dec 2018 162,359 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 148,376 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 135,204 miles

Both front brake discs are rusty

Exhaust tail pipes are rusting away

Offside front sat belt is slow to retract

Rear number plate is loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 135,204 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front brake discs are rusty

Exhaust tail pipes are rusting away

Offside front sat belt is slow to retract

Rear number plate is loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 126,657 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 115,062 miles

all brake discs corroded

chips in windscreen

front inicator bulbs discoloured

nearside rear bumpstop broken

offside rear bumpstop perished

Fail 17 Nov 2014 115,062 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

all brake discs corroded

chips in windscreen

front inicator bulbs discoloured

nearside rear bumpstop broken

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear bumpstop perished

Pass 26 Nov 2013 105,475 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

nearside rear suspension bumpstop broken

offside rear suspension bumpstop perished

offside rear tyre slightly mis-shaped on inner edge

rear registration plate loose but not likely to fall off

slight roughness from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 27 Nov 2012 93,217 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s rear bumpstop snapped

rear lic, plate fixings slightly loose

Pass 27 Nov 2012 93,217 miles

n/s rear bumpstop snapped

rear lic, plate fixings slightly loose

Pass 26 Nov 2011 84,701 miles

anti roll bar bushes worn

both rear suspension bumpstops perished

pitting on all brake discs

rear registration plate loose[not likely to fall off]

Fail 25 Nov 2011 84,701 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

anti roll bar bushes worn

both rear suspension bumpstops perished

centre exhaust pipe bracket partially broken[still supporting exhaust system]

pitting on all brake discs

rear exhaust box bracket partially broken[still supporting exhaust system]

rear registration plate loose[not likely to fall off]

Pass 10 Dec 2010 76,595 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 76,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S Mirror glass broken, but still provides adequate view to rear.

NSR Tyre tread pattern distorted.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

OSF Tyre tread pattern distorted.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 68,819 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 68,819 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2008 56,227 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 38,061 miles

Both front tyres worn to 3mm and worn on inner edges.

Nearside wingmirror outer casing damaged.

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 BNV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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