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AE54 CUU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,362 mi
Last recorded106,362 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 CUU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 106,362 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 92,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 89,284 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly cracked and perished

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 89,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel cap seal slightly cracked and perished

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 85,367 miles

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2021 81,756 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 76,890 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 76,890 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 71,761 miles

All 4 indicators are discoloured

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 71,761 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

All 4 indicators are discoloured

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

Nearside Rear 1 X position light inoperative

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall is split and perished

Pass 9 Feb 2018 64,204 miles

All 4 tyres are badly perished and some splits in outer sidewalls

Both front and both rear indicators are discoloured

Pass 9 Feb 2017 58,221 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 50,470 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 50,470 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 44,729 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Dec 2013 39,359 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 36,942 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 34,725 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 31,999 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 28,324 miles

both rear tyres outer side walls perished

Fail 25 Feb 2009 24,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 24,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2007 20,270 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 CUU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 CUU, 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 CUU registered?

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

Is AE54 CUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 CUU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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