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AE54 OBN

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,974 mi
Last recorded125,974 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 OBN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 125,974 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

oil leak on engine

Fail 2 Jan 2019 125,628 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

oil leak on engine

Pass 5 Dec 2017 113,042 miles

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

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Dec 2016 104,088 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS BECOMING DETERIORATED - DUST COVERS MISSING OFF SHOCKERS

REAR TYRES BECOMING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT - 3/4MM - 205 55 16 91V

STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKE / EXHAUST COMPONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 12 Dec 2016 104,087 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc O/S/F (2.5.C.1a)

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS BECOMING DETERIORATED - DUST COVERS MISSING OFF SHOCKERS

FRONT PADS WEARING THIN

REAR TYRES BECOMING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT - 3/4MM - 205 55 16 91V

STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKE / EXHAUST COMPONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 11 Dec 2015 93,509 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 83,451 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 79,241 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 79,241 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO TYRE WEAR

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 5 Dec 2012 61,637 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 50,087 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 39,068 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 38,969 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 27,498 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 17,341 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 7,237 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 OBN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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