MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,424 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
gearbox sounds very noisy (clonking)
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)
nearside front tyre on wear bars
offside rear tyre centre tread on wear bars
Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)
nearside front tyre on wear bars
offside rear tyre centre tread on wear bars
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
rear axle bushes
slight damage to nearside front lower sill
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
Oil leak
air bag light on
slight damage to both front lower sills
slight movement in nearside front top suspension mount
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
air bag light on
half centre stop light not working
airbag light on
child seat fitted offside rear
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
airbag light on
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is AE54 BYD safe to buy?
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