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AE54 BXO

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,519 mi
Last recorded146,519 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 146,519 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 134,721 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 134,721 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 124,090 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 124,085 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 116,681 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 116,681 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 105,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Nov 2013 92,916 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front and nearside front sills damaged

rear brakes noisey

Pass 3 Nov 2012 78,055 miles

slight play in steering rack end (under boot)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 65,208 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 65,208 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 56,771 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 56,771 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 47,796 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 47,796 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 40,405 miles

ENGINE TOP WATER HOUSING CODDODED BADLY ON END OF CYLINDER HEAD / ENGINE LEVEL ON MIN

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 40,405 miles

ENGINE TOP WATER HOUSING CODDODED BADLY ON END OF CYLINDER HEAD / ENGINE LEVEL ON MIN

Pass 2 Nov 2007 33,552 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 BXO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BXO, 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 BXO registered?

AE54 BXO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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