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AE54 BUP

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

212,949 mi
Last recorded212,949 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 212,949 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip / Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 207,233 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF / NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect OSR / NSR (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 207,232 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF / NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect OSR / NSR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 194,588 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 193,947 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 179,153 miles

Front front plate cracked

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 168,995 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play, near-side rack end.

Pass 24 Feb 2016 160,139 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 152,840 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 144,739 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 136,744 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight blow exhaust at cat

Pass 14 Jan 2013 136,744 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight blow exhaust at cat

Pass 16 Jan 2012 128,131 miles

slight play n/s rack arm inner joint

Pass 21 Jan 2011 114,614 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 93,004 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 71,141 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 46,508 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 BUP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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