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AE54 CYF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

162,161 mi
Last recorded162,161 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 CYF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2021 162,161 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad warning lamp on

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 158,271 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 158,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 148,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 138,873 miles

Check engine light on

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both fronts faded (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 138,829 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65-R15 91V (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad warning light on

Check engine light on

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both fronts faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 127,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both front and o/s/r tyres cracking on sidewalls

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

brake pad warning light staying on

n/s/r backing plate deteriorated

n/s/r brake caliper (looks damp)no signs of leaking

Fail 18 Apr 2017 127,549 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both front and o/s/r tyres cracking on sidewalls

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

brake pad warning light staying on

n/s/r brake caliper (looks damp)no signs of leaking

Fail 15 Apr 2017 127,495 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

pad light on

under body components surface corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2015 116,422 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 109,807 miles

o/s/f outer brake pad low and brake starting to bind

Pass 5 Nov 2013 103,374 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 97,785 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 91,846 miles

both front tyres starting to get low

rear indicator bulbs fading

Pass 20 Nov 2010 82,429 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 63,574 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 54,728 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 39,967 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 39,967 miles

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

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

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 CYF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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