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AE54 BRZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

184,980 mi
Last recorded184,980 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 184,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak at oil top up light on dash

rear tailgate corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2018 184,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak at oil top up light on dash

rear tailgate corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2017 170,962 miles

both front brake slight fluctuation detected on RBT

both front tyre low tread

both rear roadwheels slight buckle inner rims

Fail 15 Sep 2017 170,961 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front brake slight fluctuation detected on RBT

both front tyre low tread

both rear roadwheels slight buckle inner rims

Pass 6 Sep 2016 158,575 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

engine cover/undertray/security

Fail 5 Sep 2016 158,575 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

engine cover/undertray/security

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 147,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 147,651 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 31 Aug 2015 147,258 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 147,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine heat shield fouling drive shaft

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 134,855 miles

damage to offside rear bumper

Fail 16 Jul 2014 134,854 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

damage to offside rear bumper

Pass 17 Jul 2013 127,330 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 120,893 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 118,156 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 105,570 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 93,650 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 79,601 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 79,601 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 63,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 63,025 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 62,742 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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 BRZ 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 54.5%.

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

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