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AE54 BVB

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

172,142 mi
Last recorded172,142 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 172,142 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 158,464 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 144,403 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 932,830 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 120,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2013 109,180 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 96,111 miles

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

deterioration on rear registration plate

Fail 18 Oct 2011 96,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F + N/S/F brake disk pitted

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

deterioration on rear registration plate

noise from timing belt area of engine

nail in N/S/R tyre, inner sidewall

Pass 18 Oct 2010 83,194 miles

O/S/F + N/S/F brake disks signs of pitting

slight bind O/S/R wheel

sump guard insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2009 71,767 miles

O/S/F + N/S/F tyre worn down to legal limit

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 59,315 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 47,444 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Fail 19 Oct 2007 47,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front registration plate cracked

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 BVB 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 84.6%.

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 BVB, 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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What year was AE54 BVB registered?

AE54 BVB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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