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AE54 CEA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

128,206 mi
Last recorded128,206 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 CEA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 128,206 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 124,249 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all the front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 124,246 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all the front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 121,347 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 117,461 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 114,947 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2020 114,947 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 109,806 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wide cracks between treads but cords not exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wide cracks between treads but cords not exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wide cracks between treads but cords not exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 109,873 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wide cracks between treads but cords not exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wide cracks between treads but cords not exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wide cracks between treads but cords not exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 105,283 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 105,272 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour and lens broken (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 99,920 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 99,917 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 91,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 12 Jan 2016 91,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 14 Jan 2015 85,849 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 85,849 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 78,904 miles

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)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 78,904 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 69,016 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 60,628 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 50,846 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 50,846 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both rear brake discs rusted

centre sxhaust mount broken

Pass 15 Feb 2010 42,248 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 20 Feb 2009 37,049 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 29,872 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 CEA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CEA, 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 CEA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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