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AE54 BUV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,810 mi
Last recorded94,810 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 BUV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 94,810 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 94,810 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 89,989 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 89,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken and exhaust leaking from middle flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2018 81,587 miles

Front screen scored

Fail 8 Sep 2018 81,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front screen scored

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 72,685 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Oct 2016 65,504 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 6 Oct 2016 65,504 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Oct 2015 57,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 57,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 48,606 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 42,921 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 38,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal has slight free movement

Pass 22 Oct 2012 38,336 miles

brake pedal has slight free movement

Pass 21 Oct 2011 34,603 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 30,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Oct 2010 30,614 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres badly cracked and low in tread

Pass 23 Oct 2009 26,041 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 21,942 miles

Exhaust system getting rusty.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 17,174 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 BUV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BUV, 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 BUV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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