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KE04 PRV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

151,349 mi
Last recorded151,349 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 PRV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 151,349 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 140,887 miles

Too bouncy suspension

Underside corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2025 140,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Too bouncy suspension

Underside corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2024 129,977 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 117,769 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 104,722 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 104,722 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 91,122 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 79,043 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 67,237 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 54,164 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 51,498 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 47,873 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 43,768 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 39,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 35,512 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 30,754 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Apr 2011 27,037 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 23,006 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 19,175 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 15,958 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 12,143 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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KE04 PRV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KE04 PRV, 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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KE04 PRV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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