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KN54 XOZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

188,799 mi
Last recorded188,799 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 188,799 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

O/S/R BRAKE BACKPLATE MISSING

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 188,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN V.LOW ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/R BRAKE BACKPLATE MISSING

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN LOW ON INNER + OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 184,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge GETTING LOW + WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN V.LOW ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN V.LOW ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 184,028 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge GETTING LOW + WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN V.LOW ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN V.LOW ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 180,393 miles

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

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

O/S/R BRAKE BACKPLATE MISSING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 180,393 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R BRAKE BACKPLATE MISSING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 174,747 miles

O/S/R BRAKE BACKPLATE MISSING

O/S/R SUSPENSION BUMP STOP DETACHED

Pass 22 Nov 2021 168,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/S/R SUSPENSION BUMP STOP DEATCHED

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 168,422 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/S/R SUSPENSION BUMP STOP DEATCHED

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 160,599 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 156,767 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 156,767 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2018 155,649 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN/WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

O/S/R BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Pass 7 Dec 2017 148,619 miles

O/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVEN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 9 Dec 2016 138,316 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS V.LOW (APPROX 2-3K)

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 138,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 91V BRIDGESTONE TURANZA (4.1.D.1b)

FRONT BRAKE PADS V.LOW (APPROX 2-3K)

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 127,827 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 122,362 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 111,367 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN V.LOW ON INSIDE EDGES

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 101,673 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIOATED

Pass 2 Dec 2011 90,596 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE DE-LAMINATED

Fail 29 Nov 2011 90,528 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR NUMBER PLATE DE-LAMINATED

Pass 23 Nov 2010 76,672 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 64,727 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 51,827 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 41,135 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 XOZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 XOZ, 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 XOZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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