2004 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · AE54 OFZ
2004 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 223,462 miles. MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 223,462 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AE54 OFZ Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2024
- 223,462 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
AE54 OFZ Mileage History
- 21/12/200749,783 mi
- 21/12/200749,797 mi+14 mi
- 22/01/200964,345 mi+14,548 mi
- 22/01/200964,345 mi
- 19/01/201076,872 mi+12,527 mi
- 25/01/201185,257 mi+8,385 mi
- 24/01/201298,319 mi+13,062 mi
- 19/01/2013115,306 mi+16,987 mi
- 19/01/2013115,306 mi
- 13/01/2014130,202 mi+14,896 mi
- 14/01/2014130,227 mi+25 mi
- 14/01/2014130,227 mi
- 08/01/2015150,802 mi+20,575 mi
- 09/01/2016170,757 mi+19,955 mi
- 23/01/2017186,156 mi+15,399 mi
- 09/01/2018197,473 mi+11,317 mi
- 09/02/2019202,802 mi+5,329 mi
- 27/01/2020206,666 mi+3,864 mi
- 09/01/2021210,798 mi+4,132 mi
- 09/01/2021210,810 mi+12 mi
- 15/01/2022214,026 mi+3,216 mi
- 17/01/2022214,029 mi+3 mi
- 11/01/2023217,004 mi+2,975 mi
- 19/02/2024223,223 mi+6,219 mi
- 21/02/2024223,462 mi+239 mi
Average of roughly 10,740 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
AE54 OFZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Skoda Octavia (AE54 OFZ) between December 2007 and February 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 21 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (AE54 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as AE54OFZ.
AUDI
Q2
BMW
X4
NISSAN
350 Z
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
VOLKSWAGEN
CADDY
SKODA
FABIA
SKODA
FABIA
SKODA
OCTAVIA
SKODA
FABIA
SKODA
FABIA
SKODA
FABIA
SKODA OCTAVIA Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2004 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.