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C14 KAB

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

207,119 mi
Last recorded207,119 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 KAB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 207,119 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 192,156 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 169,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 169,558 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen o/s n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 150,858 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 150,858 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 127,587 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 127,587 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 109,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2015 109,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 91,327 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 79,015 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 79,015 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 70,919 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 56,796 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 56,749 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 50,777 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 37,447 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 37,447 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 27,715 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 23,878 miles

damaged n/s mirror glass

Fail 28 Jun 2007 23,878 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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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C14 KAB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C14 KAB, 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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C14 KAB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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