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KN54 BVD

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

231,250 mi
Last recorded231,250 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 BVD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 231,250 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 230,922 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 199,014 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 199,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 161,912 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 161,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 140,050 miles

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)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 140,050 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 122,561 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 122,561 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 114,931 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 114,923 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 106,132 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 106,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 97,813 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 83,429 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 83,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 69,667 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 69,667 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear discs heavly pitted and worn

Pass 12 Oct 2009 54,494 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 36,230 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 20,525 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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KN54 BVD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KN54 BVD, 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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KN54 BVD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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