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AE54 CEV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,693 mi
Last recorded124,693 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 CEV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 124,693 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread approx (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 124,621 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on joint behind CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 110,294 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 106,220 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Oct 2016 106,220 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine cover fitted.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 96,957 miles

Child seat fitted to n/side front seat.

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2015 96,957 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted to n/side front seat.

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 88,105 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 79,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Oct 2013 79,693 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2012 70,346 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 70,346 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 63,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 63,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2010 55,622 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 55,622 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyres going out of shape

front brake pads and discs wearing thin

Pass 7 Sep 2009 45,263 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 37,533 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 29,542 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 CEV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CEV, 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 CEV registered?

AE54 CEV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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