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BU04 KGE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,760 mi
Last recorded126,760 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 KGE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 126,760 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside front indicator lens missing

Pass 22 Sep 2016 114,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust very heavily corroded in places

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2016 114,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust very heavily corroded in places

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2015 102,199 miles

ns sill damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2015 102,072 miles

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

ns sill damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2014 87,063 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside rear tyre has age related cracks

Pass 7 Apr 2014 94,406 miles

Nearside front indicator lense damaged

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Rear tyres perished

Fail 2 Apr 2013 90,890 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Apr 2013 90,890 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Mar 2012 89,065 miles

Cut in o/s rear outer tyre wall.

Engine light on.

Front brake discs in poor condition.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/s front indicator lens damaged.

N/s rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 85,783 miles

Engine management light on

N/S/F indicator outer lens damaged

N/S/R brake pipe started to swell under protective coating

N/S/R tyre worn on edges

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 83,623 miles

Lower suspension arms rear bushes split

N/S/f tyer worn on outer edge

Rear brake pipes started to corrode/swell

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 83,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Lower suspension arms rear bushes split

N/S/f tyer worn on outer edge

O/S/R tyre outer sidewall perishaed & cracked

Rear brake pipes started to corrode/swell

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 80,800 miles

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

N/S/R tyre sidewall perished and cracked

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 6 Nov 2007 75,804 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 73,257 miles

slight play in nsf track rod end

both front and rear discs worn and corroded

front wiper poor

play in rack under load

seat belts not checked due to child seats

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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BU04 KGE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU04 KGE, 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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BU04 KGE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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