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AE54 BYA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

88,318 mi
Last recorded88,318 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 88,318 miles

reverse lamps not working pre 01/09/2009

Fail 16 Oct 2025 88,318 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

engine light on pre 01/07/2008

reverse lamps not working pre 01/09/2009

Pass 22 Oct 2024 85,873 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 85,873 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake discs severely corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2023 83,543 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of both front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 80,091 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 80,091 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 76,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 74,144 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 71,851 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 71,851 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 69,674 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. effort slightly lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear suspension beam forward bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slightly low effort from offside parking brake

Pass 3 Nov 2017 67,077 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

little reserve travel on service brake pedal

Pass 31 Oct 2016 64,231 miles

nearside wiper blade juddering slightly

Fail 26 Oct 2016 64,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake fluid leaking into brake drum (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort service brake effort low (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced effort low (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

nearside wiper blade juddering slightly

Pass 22 Oct 2015 58,414 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 54,127 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 50,935 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 48,114 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 44,166 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 39,753 miles

all 4 tyres worn down to approx' 2.5-3mm

Pass 14 Oct 2009 36,564 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 33,217 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 29,720 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 BYA 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 79.2%.

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 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 BYA, 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 BYA registered?

AE54 BYA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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