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AE54 BZP

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,772 mi
Last recorded160,772 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 160,772 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to all front and rear suspension components but not excessive

nearside front sill damaged but not seriously weakened

rear exhaust mount partially detached through corrosion but still secure

Pass 1 May 2018 154,410 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion to all front and rear suspension components

nearside front sill slightly damaged/bent but not seriously weakened

rear exhaust hanger partially detached through corrosion

Pass 8 May 2017 146,755 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded By fuel tank... to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And both edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front sill bent/damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And both edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear axle corroded

Fail 8 May 2017 146,755 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded By fuel tank... to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And both edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front sill bent/damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And both edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated but still effective

Rear axle corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 140,747 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And both edges slightly worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front sill seam slightly bent/damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And both edges slightly worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear axle corroded but not to excess

Fail 26 May 2016 140,747 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And both edges slightly worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front sill seam slightly bent/damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And both edges slightly worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear axle corroded but not to excess

Pass 1 May 2015 132,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside sill seam slightly damaged/bent

rear axle corroded but not to excess

Fail 1 May 2015 132,130 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside sill seam slightly damaged/bent

rear axle corroded but not to excess

Pass 2 Jun 2014 125,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2014 124,597 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2013 114,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front sill bent...body slightly damaged

Pass 14 May 2013 114,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front sill bent...body slightly damaged

Pass 17 May 2012 106,710 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 93,258 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 80,038 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2009 66,135 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 55,229 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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 BZP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BZP, 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 BZP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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