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KN54 JPU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

223,549 mi
Last recorded223,549 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 223,549 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 223,546 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 212,763 miles

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

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

Undertray(s) fitted not allowing full inspection underneath

Fail 30 Dec 2019 212,753 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Undertray(s) fitted not allowing full inspection underneath

Pass 24 Dec 2018 204,069 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 204,069 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 196,778 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake discs slightly corroded inner edges

both front tyres wearing smooth on inner edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

engine light on

n/s handbrake recording little effort

Fail 20 Dec 2017 196,769 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake discs slightly corroded inner edges

both front tyres wearing smooth on inner edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

engine light on

n/s handbrake recording little effort

Pass 20 Dec 2016 181,437 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management warning lamp on indicating a fault

Fail 19 Dec 2016 181,433 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management warning lamp on indicating a fault

Pass 21 Dec 2015 166,067 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2015 165,680 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 150,108 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 150,067 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 137,296 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 121,232 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 105,197 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 91,573 miles

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

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

both front tyres & n/s/r worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Sep 2010 91,573 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

both front tyres & n/s/r worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2009 80,824 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 67,650 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 54,146 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Sep 2007 54,146 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 JPU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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