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KN54 LDA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests29 (27 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate93.1%

Mileage

198,864 mi
Last recorded198,864 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

27 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 198,864 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 197,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 195,080 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 190,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 183,927 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 177,399 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 172,244 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 168,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 168,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 161,919 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 156,581 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 151,659 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 143,660 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 138,050 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 128,506 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 120,751 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 115,572 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 111,162 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 103,842 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 96,749 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 87,674 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 81,024 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 71,026 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 60,118 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 57,494 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 37,786 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 37,786 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 36,815 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 27,051 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 LDA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.1%.

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 LDA, 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 LDA registered?

KN54 LDA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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