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AE54 BZW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

98,114 mi
Last recorded98,114 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 BZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 98,114 miles

corrosion to rear coil springs

fluffing to o/s/f seat belt webbing

grease on o/s outer cv boot, no visible hole

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil on engine

play at steering wheel

play in steering system

smear from wipers

Fail 5 Feb 2018 98,114 miles

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

corrosion to rear coil springs

fluffing to o/s/f seat belt webbing

grease on o/s outer cv boot, no visible hole

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil on engine

play at steering wheel

play in steering system

smear from wipers

Pass 6 Feb 2017 93,627 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

n/s/r and o/s/r seat belts slow to retract

o/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed

rear coil springs corroding

rear screen wiper blade missing

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 2 Feb 2017 93,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

n/s/r and o/s/r seat belts slow to retract

o/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed

rear coil springs corroding

rear screen wiper blade missing

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 2 Feb 2016 89,258 miles

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

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

child seat fitted into n/s/r

front anti roll bar inner mountings worn

o/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed

o/s/r seat belt slow to retract

rear screen wiper blade missing

rear tyres worn unevenly

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 29 Jan 2015 85,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills slightly damaged

o/s/r seat belt slow to retract

rear screen wiper blade split

Fail 28 Jan 2015 85,102 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills slightly damaged

o/s/r seat belt slow to retract

rear screen wiper blade split

Pass 31 Jan 2014 81,142 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r seatbelt slow to retract

steel brake pipes corroding

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

tail gate hydraulic struts ineffective

Pass 28 Jan 2013 76,180 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroding

front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 6 Feb 2012 70,128 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s inner cv boot split

n/s inner cv joint worn

slight imbalance on front and rear foot brakes

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 31 Jan 2012 70,128 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s inner cv boot split

n/s inner cv joint worn

slight imbalance on front and rear foot brakes

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2011 62,692 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

condensation inside both front indicators

n/s outer sill damaged

Fail 10 Mar 2010 54,451 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side rear tyre on legal limit, (BORDERLINE PASS)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 54,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

off side rear tyre on legal limit, (BORDERLINE PASS)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 54,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 54,359 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 81,691 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 81,691 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 72,210 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 72,210 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 70,878 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 70,869 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 70,869 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 68,112 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 46,451 miles

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

Nearside 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 BZW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BZW, 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 BZW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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