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AU54 TBV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,409 mi
Last recorded121,409 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 TBV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 121,409 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 119,168 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 114,680 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 109,117 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 104,333 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 104,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 98,873 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 95,389 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 92,529 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 86,300 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 79,799 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 72,543 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 66,956 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust deteriorated

front wipers smeer

Pass 6 Aug 2014 60,585 miles

Rear brake disc's slightly lipped

Rear exhuast silencer bracket cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2013 54,782 miles

Both front (rear) wishbone bushes splitting

Front brake disc's corroded and lipped

Pass 15 Aug 2012 49,179 miles

Console bushes cracking

Front brake disc's corroded and lipped

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

Rear brake disc's slightly corroded and lipped

Pass 30 Aug 2011 44,670 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front discs pitting on inner edges

minor misshape to rear tyres

Pass 23 Aug 2010 39,383 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 39,383 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 33,107 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,083 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 22,711 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AU54 TBV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AU54 TBV, 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 AU54 TBV registered?

AU54 TBV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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The MOT history for AU54 TBV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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