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AE54 NTM

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

191,852 mi
Last recorded191,852 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 NTM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 191,852 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 186,186 miles

EML on

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 186,180 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

EML on

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 181,212 miles

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

EML on

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 175,731 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 175,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 169,039 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 169,039 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 162,807 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

management light on

Pass 10 Oct 2012 157,920 miles

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

air-bag light on

Pass 12 Jul 2011 146,028 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

minor oil leak from n/s/f suspension strut.

n/s/f drop link lower dust cover split.

o/s/f drop link dust covers split.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 1 Jul 2011 144,584 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

minor oil leak from n/s/f suspension strut.

n/s/f drop link lower dust cover split.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/f drop link dust covers split.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

fuel cooler insecure.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 108,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 108,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 63,769 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake imbalance slightly high (13%)

offside rear tyre tread low and worn close to limit on outer edge

Fail 24 Jan 2008 55,447 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 55,447 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 NTM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc 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 NTM, 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 NTM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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