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AE54 CXM

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,803 mi
Last recorded98,803 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 CXM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2021 98,803 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 98,269 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 37,102 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2019 94,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge seriously worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 94,559 miles

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

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 17 Jan 2018 90,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear wheels slight binding

ecu light on

rear wiper inop

Pass 18 Jan 2017 86,757 miles

eml light on

Fail 18 Jan 2017 86,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Pass 8 Feb 2016 82,473 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 82,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml on dash

Pass 5 Feb 2015 77,014 miles

Both front brake disc's slightly lipped/worn

Both rear dis's slightly lipped/worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2015 76,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front brake disc's slightly lipped/worn

Both rear dis's slightly lipped/worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 70,756 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 64,586 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 64,586 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 57,995 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 57,995 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 50,440 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 43,771 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 35,973 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 29,608 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 CXM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CXM, 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 CXM registered?

AE54 CXM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is AE54 CXM safe to buy?

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