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KP04 JTU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

237,681 mi
Last recorded237,681 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP04 JTU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 237,681 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 229,134 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement some vertical play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 221,443 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 214,853 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Diesel smoke emissions only just within manufacturers stated limit. Requires attention.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 209,223 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes, just acceptable (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 197,980 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 190,172 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 190,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2017 180,216 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust corroded

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 168,767 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn low outer edge

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 153,783 miles

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2014 139,425 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 128,352 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 128,345 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Jun 2012 116,265 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 103,635 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2010 94,021 miles

o/s door mirror glass damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2009 82,743 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 70,535 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 55,314 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 JTU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KP04 JTU, 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 JTU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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