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AE54 DDF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

90,928 mi
Last recorded90,928 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 90,928 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Play in suspenstion bush at offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2026 90,928 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Play in suspenstion bush at offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 81,690 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened by axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 73,652 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 73,652 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 73,252 miles

Nearside Front Inner Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated BONNET HOLDER UNSECURE (3.1 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 73,252 miles

Nearside Front Inner Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated BONNET HOLDER UNSECURE (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 70,525 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 65,905 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 63,307 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have age related cracking 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 63,307 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have age related cracking 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 62,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has some age related cracking and wearing on edges 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has some age related cracking and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 61,852 miles

surface corrosion to parts of the rear suspension

Pass 11 Aug 2017 61,094 miles

rear brake pads approx 3mm

surface corrosion to the rear suspension

Pass 19 Aug 2016 60,445 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 60,445 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on

Fail 21 Aug 2015 59,225 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 59,225 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 58,454 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 57,332 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 56,469 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2012 56,469 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 54,869 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 54,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 51,548 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)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 51,548 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 37,374 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 37,374 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 38,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Dec 2007 31,936 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 31,932 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 DDF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 DDF, 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 DDF registered?

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

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