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AE54 BRV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,725 mi
Last recorded167,725 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 167,725 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 164,967 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 161,331 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 158,236 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 4 Oct 2017 155,918 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Offside front tyre valve slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Oct 2017 155,918 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Offside front tyre valve slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2016 147,983 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 140,017 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 1 Oct 2015 140,017 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front/centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 8 Sep 2014 129,032 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 129,032 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 119,304 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 119,304 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 108,047 miles

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 24 Aug 2011 99,927 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 88,510 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 80,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 80,262 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 72,192 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 63,259 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 63,259 miles

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

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 BRV 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 71.4%.

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 BRV, 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 BRV registered?

AE54 BRV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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