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AE54 CFF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

159,179 mi
Last recorded159,179 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 159,179 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 154,466 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 154,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 146,567 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 139,191 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 132,877 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 125,505 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear steel brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 125,505 miles

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

Front Heat shield loose above front exhaust.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear steel brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust pipe badly corroded at joint to rear section and blowing.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 119,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe from cylinder to flexible brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in wishbone. (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))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe from cylinder to flexible brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 119,526 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe from cylinder to flexible brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in wishbone. (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))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe from cylinder to flexible brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 110,227 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 102,086 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 102,086 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 91,865 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 82,357 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 82,357 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 75,166 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 75,166 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 71,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 66,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 66,834 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 61,673 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 54,336 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 48,891 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 45,150 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 37,284 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 CFF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CFF, 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 CFF registered?

AE54 CFF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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