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AE54 CAV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,520 mi
Last recorded99,520 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 CAV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 99,520 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 99,382 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 97,893 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 95,101 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 92,186 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 87,518 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 80,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight ovality on rear brakes

Fail 4 Dec 2012 80,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight ovality on rear brakes

Fail 12 Dec 2011 70,622 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear seats not allowing full inspection of belts

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 70,622 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear seats not allowing full inspection of belts

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 59,770 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 59,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 53,024 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 53,024 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 45,147 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 rear tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 12 Dec 2007 34,299 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both side rear tyres slight bulge

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil level low

Fail 12 Dec 2007 34,299 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both side rear tyres slight bulge

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil level low

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 CAV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CAV, 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 CAV registered?

AE54 CAV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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