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AE54 CZB

2004 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

204,094 mi
Last recorded204,094 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 CZB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 204,094 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 204,094 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 199,431 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 199,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 195,940 miles

Brake fluid level sensor loose/held in with a cable tie.

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

Nearside Steering linkage exposed to excessive heat.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint has one of three nuts/studs missing. Overall security satisfactory at the time of test.

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

TPMS warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 18 Oct 2021 195,940 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake fluid level sensor loose/held in with a cable tie.

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

Nearside Steering linkage exposed to excessive heat.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint has one of three nuts/studs missing. Overall security satisfactory at the time of test.

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

TPMS warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 21 Sep 2020 188,400 miles

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

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

Nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has one of three nuts/studs missing. Overall security satisfactory at the time of test.

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 188,400 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has one of three nuts/studs missing. Overall security satisfactory at the time of test.

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 181,642 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under guard fitted impeding visual inspections

Pass 13 Oct 2018 170,713 miles

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

Rear Tyres worn and out of shape on inner edges

Fail 6 Oct 2018 170,564 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyres worn and out of shape on inner edges

Pass 6 Oct 2017 150,830 miles

eml on

n\s\r shockabsorber shroud adrift

Fail 22 Sep 2017 150,751 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

eml on

n\s\r shockabsorber shroud adrift

slight bind n\s\f brake

tpml on

Pass 30 Sep 2016 126,997 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 126,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner / front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 109,450 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 109,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 103,998 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 103,998 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 94,609 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 81,978 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 72,266 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 64,548 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 56,879 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 49,793 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 39,272 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 CZB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CZB, 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 CZB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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