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KN54 KZR

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

94,437 mi
Last recorded94,437 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 KZR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 94,437 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 93,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 93,238 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 90,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 87,590 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 87,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 83,744 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 83,744 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative [hazard switch sticking] (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 82,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively [at both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [at inner edge] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 82,113 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively [at both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [at inner edge] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 78,855 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 78,855 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 75,408 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 75,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 71,509 miles

engine warning light on

o/s/f indicator bulb starting to loose colour

Pass 23 Feb 2016 66,861 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 61,362 miles

both rear indicator bulbs starting to loose colour

small split on o/s/f inner tyre wall

Pass 10 Mar 2014 55,208 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

nearside front and rear tyres slight side wall damage

Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,552 miles

Damage to n/s outer cill

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil level near minimum

Pass 26 Mar 2012 47,927 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 40,873 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 36,165 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 36,163 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,449 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 29,449 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Sep 2007 23,339 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 KZR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 KN54 KZR, 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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What year was KN54 KZR registered?

KN54 KZR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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