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AE54 CFM

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

115,762 mi
Last recorded115,762 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 115,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 106,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal part of hose corroding (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 99,066 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 92,092 miles

both front tyres 3mm and cracking between tread

slight play in offside front suspension top mount

Fail 3 Oct 2022 92,083 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on top of suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front tyres 3mm and cracking between tread

slight play in offside front suspension top mount

Pass 15 Oct 2021 87,535 miles

brake servo vacuum pipes starting to split ( no leak at present )

drivers seat belt slow to retract near end

exhaust system deteriorating in places and various small exhaust blows evident, centre mount come off exhaust causing rattle ( system still secure )

n/s bottom ball joint gaitor starting to split

n/s washer jet poor

o/s and n/s outer sills damaged and starting to corrode, corrosion evident on on underside brake pipes in places, fuel tank straps and front and rear backplates corroding

slight play and lift in front top mount bushes, front wishbone rear bushes and rear axle bushes starting to deteriorate

wipers poor

Pass 16 Oct 2020 85,625 miles

Both rear axle, front bushes beginning to perish

Offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Slight oil leak- gearbox

Slight play in nearside track rod

both front wipers smear

Pass 29 Oct 2019 83,322 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 83,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 76,861 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber poor function

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 76,861 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber poor function

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 72,622 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 67,436 miles

front top mounts dropped and have lift in them

n/s sill damaged

servo vacuum pipe starting to split ( still secure and not leaking at present)

underside brake pipes corroded in places more at rear

Pass 12 Nov 2015 63,254 miles

exhaust system corroding in places

front to rear brake pipes and rear brake pipes starting to corrode in places

lift in o/s front top mount and slight lift in n/s front top mount

n/s sill damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2015 63,254 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust system corroding in places

front to rear brake pipes and rear brake pipes starting to corrode in places

lift in o/s front top mount and slight lift in n/s front top mount

n/s sill damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2014 57,540 miles

STRONG ADVISE catalyst lower heatshield securing nuts heavily corroded and shield close to falling off

all tyres very slightly perished, front tyre wearing slightly bias on edges, nearside to outer edge and offside to inner edge

slight corrosion on rear coilsprings

slight damage along nearside sill lip

slight deterioration of rear axle bushes

slight gear oil stains on gearbox and engine oil stains on engine

slight play in steering column bushes

Pass 22 Oct 2013 52,312 miles

n/s sill damaged

slight lift in front top mounts

Fail 22 Oct 2013 52,312 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

STRONG ADVISE - centre exhaust mount corroded off and rattling (exhaust system still secure)

both front indicators faded

both wipers smear screen

n/s sill damaged

slight lift in front top mounts

Pass 29 Oct 2012 47,626 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 42,113 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 39,618 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 32,089 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 26,635 miles

o/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2007 21,860 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 CFM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 CFM, 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 CFM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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