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AE54 BVX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

209,442 mi
Last recorded209,442 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 BVX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 209,442 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 197,257 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush arb bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 30 Dec 2015 187,532 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 187,532 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 175,586 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 159,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Dec 2012 145,734 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)

Fail 27 Dec 2012 145,734 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 128,747 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 111,147 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 93,775 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

hand-brake travel

rear no.plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2010 93,775 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

hand-brake travel

rear no.plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Dec 2008 72,835 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 72,835 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 53,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 53,618 miles

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

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 BVX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BVX, 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 BVX registered?

AE54 BVX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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The MOT history for AE54 BVX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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