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KN54 JHV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

234,289 mi
Last recorded234,289 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 JHV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 234,289 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 217,810 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint offside front (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside outer (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 217,810 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint nearside front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (4.1.E.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint offside front (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 194,328 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 194,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 160,376 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 160,357 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 132,157 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine radiator deteriorated

front tyres worn edges

nearside wiper blade worn

spare tyre badly worn

Pass 18 Jun 2012 89,554 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 89,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 43,899 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 39,840 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 39,817 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 37,934 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 37,858 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 29,319 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 29,280 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 20,225 miles

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

Offside Front 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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KN54 JHV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JHV, 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 JHV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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