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AE54 CTU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,662 mi
Last recorded101,662 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 101,662 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 98,230 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 96,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 88,297 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 79,334 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2022 79,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Rear brake disc back plate missing

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

Rear subframe corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

steering lamp does not illuminate

Pass 23 Aug 2021 72,005 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 66,931 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 61,993 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 61,993 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust system blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 58,853 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 53,536 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 49,301 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 49,301 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 45,059 miles

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

both rear shockers dust covers loose

under body covers fitted unable to test full brake pipes

Fail 20 Nov 2013 45,059 miles

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

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

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

both rear shockers dust covers loose

under body covers fitted unable to test full brake pipes

Pass 28 Nov 2012 41,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 32,021 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 33,180 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 28,272 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 23,605 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 23,605 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 17,810 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 CTU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CTU, 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 CTU registered?

AE54 CTU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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