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BK04 BVS

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,712 mi
Last recorded154,712 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 BVS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 154,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 150,110 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front sub frame, Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 145,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 141,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 138,962 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 135,083 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 135,083 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 131,660 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 127,303 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 127,303 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 120,320 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 119,494 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 119,494 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 119,010 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 118,644 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 13 Mar 2014 117,926 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 117,926 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 116,388 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 115,208 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 115,208 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 114,591 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 113,237 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 111,545 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 104,671 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 77,775 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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BK04 BVS 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 80%.

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 BK04 BVS, 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 BK04 BVS registered?

BK04 BVS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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