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AE54 BTZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,908 mi
Last recorded111,908 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 BTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 111,908 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle has adapter fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Jan 2022 111,908 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle has adapter fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Feb 2021 105,806 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 105,806 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 104,270 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 101,545 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Feb 2019 101,545 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 98,272 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 95,491 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance faded (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance faded (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 95,490 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance faded (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance faded (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 92,148 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 92,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 89,543 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 82,018 miles

Antifreeze low

NSF Wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 18 Sep 2012 78,938 miles

Front tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Pass 14 Nov 2011 74,814 miles

centre exhaust mount broke

Pass 8 Nov 2010 67,516 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 56,507 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 48,295 miles

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

Offside Front 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 31 Oct 2007 35,927 miles

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 BTZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BTZ, 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 BTZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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