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AE54 CEJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

140,772 mi
Last recorded140,772 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 140,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor on seam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 139,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 139,417 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 138,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 137,428 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 137,426 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 136,914 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 136,914 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 136,422 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 136,420 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 134,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER EDGES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 134,259 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER EDGES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 131,516 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 7 Aug 2017 128,409 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 128,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 124,330 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2016 124,327 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2015 121,892 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear tyre's cracking

Fail 10 Aug 2015 121,891 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear tyre's cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2014 119,454 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 114,459 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 105,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

cemtre exhaust bracket broken but still secure

o/s/r tyre has snow tyre fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2011 95,511 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 95,511 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 84,470 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 74,046 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 64,942 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 47,565 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 CEJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 CEJ, 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 CEJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 October 2004.

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