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AE54 BXM

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,873 mi
Last recorded191,873 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 191,873 miles

Rear both rear shock covers loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf brake pad sensor wire broken

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2016 191,873 miles

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

Rear both rear shock covers loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsf brake pad sensor wire broken

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 176,568 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 176,562 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 158,774 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 142,205 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 142,205 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 132,636 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 132,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 104,143 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 104,143 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 85,123 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 85,122 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 46,383 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 46,383 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 9 Feb 2009 38,004 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 36,529 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2008 30,866 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 29,557 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 29,557 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 62,294 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 44,190 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 29,140 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 12,732 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)

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 BXM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BXM, 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 BXM registered?

AE54 BXM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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