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AE54 BVH

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,549 mi
Last recorded119,549 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 BVH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 119,549 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 116,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 114,615 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 114,615 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 114,897 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Both rear outer seat belts slow to retract.

Centre exhaust section corroded.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jan 2012 95,589 miles

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

nearside front inner track rod has slight play

Fail 24 Jan 2012 95,589 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front inner track rod has slight play

Pass 19 Apr 2011 86,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to o/s sill lip

slight play in n/s steering rack

washers low

Fail 27 Apr 2010 73,280 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seats fitted to o/s and n/s rear

chips to screen

eml on

front number plate damaged

n/s wiper split ends

sill lips damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2010 73,280 miles

child seats fitted to o/s and n/s rear

chips to screen

eml on

front number plate damaged

n/s wiper split ends

sill lips damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2009 58,492 miles

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

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

damage to o/s/f sill

slight damage to n/s sill

Pass 24 Oct 2007 37,788 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 BVH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BVH, 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 BVH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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