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AE54 JZR

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

76,403 mi
Last recorded76,403 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 JZR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 76,403 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2025 72,988 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 72,988 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 65,692 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 62,747 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 60,215 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 60,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 56,830 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 54,026 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 50,050 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 47,033 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 45,078 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 41,235 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 38,247 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 35,423 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre tread wearing uneven

Pass 12 Oct 2013 33,632 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 31,798 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 28,082 miles

n/side rear tyre low

Pass 28 Sep 2010 23,973 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 20,349 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 17,441 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 13,349 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 13,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/side front tyre low inner edge

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 JZR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 JZR, 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 JZR registered?

AE54 JZR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is AE54 JZR safe to buy?

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