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AE54 BYD

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,424 mi
Last recorded226,424 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2019 226,424 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure both h/lamps have broken mountings (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 211,156 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

gearbox sounds very noisy (clonking)

Fail 30 Aug 2018 211,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (bush part of arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

gearbox sounds very noisy (clonking)

Pass 8 Sep 2017 194,234 miles

nearside front tyre on wear bars

offside rear tyre centre tread on wear bars

Fail 8 Sep 2017 194,234 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

nearside front tyre on wear bars

offside rear tyre centre tread on wear bars

Pass 9 Sep 2016 179,482 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 168,432 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 168,380 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 158,725 miles

rear axle bushes

Pass 27 Sep 2013 142,361 miles

slight damage to nearside front lower sill

Fail 25 Sep 2013 142,361 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

slight damage to nearside front lower sill

Pass 24 Sep 2012 121,619 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

slight damage to both front lower sills

slight movement in nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 23 Sep 2011 106,293 miles

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

air bag light on / slight noise from offside front wheel bearing / front brake discs worn and pads look low

Pass 23 Sep 2010 94,417 miles

air bag light on

half centre stop light not working

Pass 24 Sep 2009 80,458 miles

airbag light on

child seat fitted offside rear

Fail 24 Sep 2009 80,458 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

airbag light on

child seat fitted offside rear

Pass 13 Oct 2008 64,906 miles

airbag light on

Pass 24 Sep 2007 42,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 BYD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BYD, 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 BYD registered?

AE54 BYD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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