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AE54 CAO

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,892 mi
Last recorded73,892 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 CAO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 73,892 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 73,892 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 69,195 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 67,975 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 64,854 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 61,758 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 21 Mar 2017 58,268 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine hunting indicating an air leak making it difficult to get through emissions test

engine management light on

Fail 21 Mar 2017 58,268 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine hunting indicating an air leak making it difficult to get through emissions test

engine management light on

Pass 17 Mar 2016 55,484 miles

engine check light on dash

Pass 19 Mar 2015 52,444 miles

MIL lamp on

nearside wiper blade poor

Pass 11 Mar 2014 47,301 miles

engine management light on

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 19 Mar 2013 43,919 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 22 Mar 2012 40,573 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 37,193 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 33,397 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 33,397 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,672 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 22,306 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 CAO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CAO, 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 CAO registered?

AE54 CAO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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