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KN54 BWU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,342 mi
Last recorded119,342 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 BWU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 119,342 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 119,342 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 93,120 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 93,120 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 66,143 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 66,038 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 66,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 46,172 miles

rear brake pads appear low

service indicator flashing

Fail 22 Feb 2008 45,870 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake pads appear low

service indicator flashing

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 BWU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KN54 BWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN54 BWU registered?

KN54 BWU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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