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AE54 OCF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

174,975 mi
Last recorded174,975 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 174,975 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 173,549 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 170,927 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 170,751 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle,suspension components corroded.

Pass 20 Oct 2021 165,756 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2021 165,751 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2020 161,550 miles

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking up

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2019 153,200 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 153,200 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 144,458 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2018 144,458 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 135,566 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 135,591 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2016 125,032 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 114,599 miles

front brake pads worn close to wear indicator

Fail 6 Oct 2015 114,599 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads worn close to wear indicator

Pass 3 Oct 2014 102,313 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 91,197 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 91,194 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2012 79,539 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 70,186 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Dec 2010 62,163 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres bald on inner and outter edges

offside rear tyre mishapen on inner edges

Pass 23 Dec 2009 50,334 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 37,687 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 29,267 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 OCF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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