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AE54 DBU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,983 mi
Last recorded97,983 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 97,983 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 92,974 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 86,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2012 77,279 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 77,279 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 69,935 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 61,478 miles

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 60,613 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 60,363 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 45,947 miles

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2007 34,526 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 34,526 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 DBU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DBU, 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 DBU registered?

AE54 DBU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is AE54 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 DBU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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