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BU04 KHC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,487 mi
Last recorded143,487 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 KHC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 143,487 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 141,874 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Parking brake imbalance 45%

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 139,995 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

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

Handbrake imbalance 57%

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Borderline (2.7.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 138,069 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 136,384 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 134,359 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 131,631 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2011 128,395 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 128,395 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 119,498 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 119,498 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 109,812 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 101,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate starting to fade

Pass 14 May 2007 77,582 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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BU04 KHC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KHC, 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 BU04 KHC registered?

BU04 KHC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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