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AE54 BYN

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,920 mi
Last recorded82,920 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2011
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 BYN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2011 82,920 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

altenator tensioner cast bracket broken off engine

o/s n/s rear suspension going soft

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s rear seat belt retraction [slow]

Pass 29 Dec 2011 82,920 miles

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

altenator tensioner cast bracket broken off engine

o/s n/s rear suspension going soft

o/s rear seat belt retraction [slow]

Pass 17 Dec 2010 74,766 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 74,766 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 67,687 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s and n/s sills damaged

rear exhaust mount bracket corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2009 67,687 miles

o/s and n/s sills damaged

rear exhaust mount bracket corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2008 54,057 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 45,338 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 45,338 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 BYN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BYN, 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 BYN registered?

AE54 BYN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2004.

Is AE54 BYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 BYN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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