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AE54 BVZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

256,966 mi
Last recorded256,966 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 256,966 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 250,318 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 250,318 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 217,521 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 234,450 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 223,655 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear tyres bald on inner edges

Suspension bushes wearing

Fail 30 Oct 2012 223,655 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipes corroding

Front brake pads getting low

Front tyres bald on inner edges

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Suspension bushes wearing

Pass 10 Apr 2012 213,642 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Exhaust starting to corrode

Front suspension slightly sagging

Pass 12 Apr 2011 195,581 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

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 BVZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BVZ, 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 BVZ registered?

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

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