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AE54 BVU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,375 mi
Last recorded121,375 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 BVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 121,375 miles

Centre exhaust metal hanger broken but still adequately secure at time of test

Front lower suspension arms inner bushes slightly split

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight tightness to rear brakes

Fail 14 Oct 2015 121,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Centre exhaust metal hanger broken but still adequately secure at time of test

Front lower suspension arms inner bushes slightly split

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight tightness to rear brakes

Pass 26 Sep 2014 107,439 miles

Oil leak

front tyres close to limit

Fail 15 Oct 2013 94,422 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Oct 2013 94,422 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Oct 2012 85,897 miles

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 73,478 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 60,818 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 48,359 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 48,359 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 36,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2007 26,948 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 BVU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BVU, 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 BVU registered?

AE54 BVU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 October 2004.

Is AE54 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 BVU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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