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AE54 CFJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,261 mi
Last recorded158,261 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 CFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 158,261 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 147,684 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 147,411 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 139,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside front wiper rubber split.

Fail 10 Oct 2018 139,970 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside front wiper rubber split.

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 135,379 miles

Nearside Rear Damper shroud / bump stop detached.

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 128,253 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Oct 2016 128,241 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2015 118,927 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust mounting corroded at silencer.

Fail 23 Sep 2015 118,894 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust mounting corroded at silencer.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 111,436 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 111,430 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 98,626 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside wiper starting to split

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Some inbalance on rear brakes, offside lower

Fail 30 Sep 2013 98,624 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside wiper starting to split

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Some inbalance on rear brakes, offside lower

Pass 19 Sep 2012 86,796 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Sep 2012 86,796 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Oct 2011 75,589 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 75,589 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 62,722 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 52,638 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 40,869 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 28,190 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 CFJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CFJ, 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 CFJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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