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AG04 KVJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,340 mi
Last recorded148,340 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 KVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 148,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

hand brake requires ajustment slight travel

Pass 21 Jul 2025 146,139 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded pair (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 146,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded pair (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 143,105 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 143,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 139,999 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front washer inop nsf. osf all ok

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 134,948 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 indicators (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front steering rack gaiter twisted

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

unable to inspect rear belts.

Pass 13 Aug 2021 131,682 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 127,503 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 123,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 123,562 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 119,055 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 110,479 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 110,286 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 105,890 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 102,514 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 97,744 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)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 92,942 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 92,942 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 87,714 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 83,630 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 76,653 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 68,399 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 68,324 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 59,646 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 49,593 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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AG04 KVJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AG04 KVJ, 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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AG04 KVJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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