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AE54 BUJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

223,776 mi
Last recorded223,776 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 223,776 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

engine cover fitted

obstruction removed

Fail 30 Aug 2016 223,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer bracket broken (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

coolant level low and warning light on

engine cover fitted

obstruction removed

Pass 18 Aug 2015 222,521 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2015 222,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2014 218,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 195,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Aug 2012 175,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside electric headlanp adjuster not working

Fail 25 Aug 2012 175,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside electric headlanp adjuster not working

Pass 20 Aug 2011 150,257 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 118,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre cut in tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2009 78,660 miles

n/s windscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 1 Sep 2009 78,658 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)

n/s windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 21 Aug 2007 66,104 miles

Offside Rear Tyre on Limit

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 BUJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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