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KP04 HCJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

171,616 mi
Last recorded171,616 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP04 HCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2018 171,616 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front weak flexi (6.1.2 (a))

all rear suspension components corroded

hand brake close to full travel

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2017 161,328 miles

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

eml light on

faint noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

hand brake brake on minimum 16%

Fail 13 Jul 2017 161,322 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

eml light on

faint noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

hand brake brake on minimum 16%

Pass 23 Jun 2016 151,515 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Fail 21 Jun 2016 151,504 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both n/s and o/s (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Pass 17 Jul 2015 139,332 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 139,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

eml light on

n/s/r tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2013 115,241 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 23 Nov 2012 103,243 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 22 Nov 2011 89,339 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 72,678 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2008 47,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 31,687 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 31,368 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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KP04 HCJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KP04 HCJ, 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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KP04 HCJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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