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AE54 BYW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

197,453 mi
Last recorded197,453 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 BYW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 197,453 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

handbrake travel high

Pass 18 Jul 2017 185,847 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 173,784 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 159,572 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 159,570 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2014 154,460 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 147,128 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 138,790 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 130,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiper blades streak slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2011 130,179 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiper blades streak slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2010 127,087 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 108,140 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 85,360 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 62,095 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 BYW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BYW, 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 BYW registered?

AE54 BYW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 November 2004.

Is AE54 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 BYW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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