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AE54 OBY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

154,933 mi
Last recorded154,933 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 OBY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 154,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

wiper clear screen but leaves streaks

Fail 3 Nov 2022 154,933 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine look from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

wiper clear screen but leaves streaks

Pass 24 Nov 2021 148,643 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS/ SHOCKABSORBER SLEEVES DETACHED

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN V.LOW ON INNER EDGES (NO TREAD LEFT) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 148,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested DUE TO INOPERATIVE (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS/ SHOCKABSORBER SLEEVES DETACHED

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN V.LOW ON INNER EDGES (NO TREAD LEFT) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 141,524 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 141,509 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 132,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 114,318 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 94,634 miles

N/S/R SUSPENSION BUMP STOP BROKEN/DETERIOATED

Fail 9 Oct 2017 94,634 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

N/S/R SUSPENSION BUMP STOP BROKEN/DETERIOATED

Pass 19 Oct 2016 92,687 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 89,580 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 89,579 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 84,476 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 77,689 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 68,470 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of the adult seat belt

Pass 27 Oct 2011 57,186 miles

both rear tyres close to wear indicator bars

Pass 16 Nov 2010 49,798 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn on inner face

Pass 23 Nov 2009 39,884 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge and close to wear indicators

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2008 70,677 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 26,520 miles

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

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

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 OBY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OBY, 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 OBY registered?

AE54 OBY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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