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KN54 LFZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

170,016 mi
Last recorded170,016 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 LFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 170,016 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 170,008 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 164,006 miles

back box corroded and slight blow

Pass 13 Feb 2024 159,497 miles

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

all discs surface corroded

both front wings corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2023 154,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 150,135 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 146,508 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 143,524 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 136,921 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 136,921 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 133,151 miles

o/s/f tyre low

Fail 26 Feb 2018 133,134 miles

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

o/s/f tyre low

Pass 27 Feb 2017 127,691 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 127,657 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 123,199 miles

Advise engine management light on

Pass 12 Feb 2015 118,611 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 114,438 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 114,435 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 109,191 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearin g inner edges

Pass 9 Jan 2013 109,191 miles

both front tyres wearin g inner edges

Fail 11 Jan 2012 98,223 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brakes 21 percent out of balance n/s down,discs corroded inner face not excessive

rear number plate water damaged still readable

Pass 11 Jan 2012 98,223 miles

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

front brakes 21 percent out of balance n/s down,discs corroded inner face not excessive

rear number plate water damaged still readable

Pass 15 Jan 2011 87,713 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 76,672 miles

slight lip of corrosion on front discs

Fail 6 Jan 2010 76,672 miles

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

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

slight lip of corrosion on front discs

Fail 11 Dec 2008 66,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre uneven on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2008 66,079 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre uneven on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2007 52,611 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 LFZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LFZ, 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 LFZ registered?

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

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