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KN54 XOW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,027 mi
Last recorded164,027 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 XOW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 164,027 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 156,456 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 156,456 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 150,255 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres x 2 inner edges worn

Pass 11 Oct 2022 145,173 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 140,509 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 135,103 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated preventing dirt but loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 135,103 miles

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

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 119,212 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 103,894 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads wearing low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 87,762 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 74,773 miles

obd light on

oil on offside steering rack boot

Fail 9 Apr 2016 74,773 miles

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

obd light on

oil on offside steering rack boot

Pass 8 Apr 2015 68,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 63,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly corroded

o.b.d. light on

Pass 13 Apr 2013 58,470 miles

Oil leak

o.b.d. engine light staying on

oil on offside steering rack boot

Fail 13 Apr 2013 58,470 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

o.b.d. engine light staying on

oil on offside steering rack boot

Pass 29 Oct 2011 52,612 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 47,739 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Nov 2009 42,685 miles

Oil leak

oil on offside steering rack boot

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 XOW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XOW, 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 XOW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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