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AE54 OAA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

148,999 mi
Last recorded148,999 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 OAA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 148,999 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 143,053 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 143,040 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

temporary attachment to o/s/r light cluster

various other suspension bushes perished

Pass 10 Jan 2022 136,970 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 136,904 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2020 133,484 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 129,705 miles

o/s/r light lense damaged

Fail 12 Dec 2019 129,705 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/f brake disc backing plate loose

o/s/r light lense damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2018 123,806 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 12 Dec 2017 117,956 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 117,956 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn threw to 2nd ply on inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder, borderline

Pass 16 Dec 2016 111,201 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 103,576 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 95,401 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 85,858 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 76,486 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 66,663 miles

rear brakes wearing low

Pass 7 Jan 2011 57,612 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 57,531 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 53,310 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 41,021 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 35,085 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 OAA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OAA, 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 OAA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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