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AE54 DCV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,644 mi
Last recorded109,644 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 DCV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 109,644 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2019 109,630 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017
Fail 29 Sep 2017

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 94,368 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 86,542 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 86,542 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Spare tyre defective

engine managment light on

Pass 2 Dec 2013 79,819 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 79,819 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 69,130 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 61,691 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 61,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 55,063 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 55,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 48,443 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 39,901 miles

front discs slighty worn inside edges

n/s/front tyre slighty worn inside edge

rear pads getting low

Pass 15 Nov 2007 27,567 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 DCV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DCV, 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 DCV registered?

AE54 DCV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is AE54 DCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 DCV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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