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KN54 LFW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

178,550 mi
Last recorded178,550 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 LFW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 178,550 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 171,831 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 171,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 162,088 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 162,088 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 153,097 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 153,097 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 144,038 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 144,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 132,443 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 119,765 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 105,878 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 91,812 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 91,812 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 74,227 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 57,320 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 50,641 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 LFW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LFW, 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 LFW registered?

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

Is KN54 LFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN54 LFW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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