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AE54 OCL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

97,561 mi
Last recorded97,561 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 97,561 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 97,561 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 97,419 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Sills corroded both sides

Pass 21 Oct 2024 93,502 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 92,436 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 90,959 miles

Fuel cooler damaged.

Pass 18 Oct 2021 89,194 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both badly cracked, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 87,192 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel filler flap difficult to open.

Pass 24 Oct 2019 85,039 miles

Fuel cap door sticking.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 81,436 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 81,432 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 77,244 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 74,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 74,432 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 69,794 miles

Nearside Front tyre side walls are perished

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

Offside Front tyre side walls are perished

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

fuel flap is sticking

Pass 18 Dec 2014 64,715 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 59,697 miles

fuel flap difficult to open

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 53,887 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 48,649 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 40,877 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 34,691 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 29,477 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 23,791 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 23,791 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear 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 OCL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OCL, 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 OCL registered?

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

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