MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,467 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
metal brake pipes corroded in places
nearside rear coil spring corroded
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
both front tyres on legal limit
metal brake pipes corroded in places
nearside rear coil spring corroded
nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly and on legal limit in places
offside handbrake low on effort
offside rear tyre low on pressure
front to rear & both rear brake pipes corroded
front tyres perished in tread
o/s/rear shock absorber weeping
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front to rear & both rear brake pipes corroded
front tyres perished in tread
o/s/rear shock absorber weeping
metal brake pipes corroded in places
nearside rear tyre punctured
rear coil springs corroded
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
metal brake pipes corroded in places
nearside rear tyre punctured
rear coil springs corroded
both rear brake pipes & front to rear slight corrosion
centre exhaust bracket poor
engine under tray poor condition
front pads worn 4000 miles approx
n/s/rear coil spring slight corrosion
both front tyres on legal limit on inner edges
front brake pads appear low
front shock absorbers weak
metal brake pipes corroded in places
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front tyres on legal limit on inner edges
front brake pads appear low
front shock absorbers weak
metal brake pipes corroded in places
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front tyres worn low on inner edges
light corrosion on brake pipe to o/s/r brake cylinder
both front tyres worn low on inner edges
light corrosion on brake pipe to o/s/r brake cylinder
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge (tread unaffected)
offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge (tread unaffected)
play in steering rack felt at nearside front road wheel
play in steering rack felt at offside front road wheel
slight play in steering rack, felt at road wheels
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both front tyres worn low on inner edge
slight play in steering rack
both front tyres worn low on inner edge
slight play in steering rack
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre worn
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AE54 BYK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 BYK, 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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AE54 BYK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 December 2004.
Is AE54 BYK safe to buy?
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