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KP04 JVL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,897 mi
Last recorded127,897 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP04 JVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 127,897 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 127,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 120,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 120,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2014 108,273 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 108,273 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 99,548 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 99,547 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 89,650 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 76,483 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 75,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2010 65,968 miles

Both front tyres worn borderline

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Child seat fitted to centre rear seat making seatbelt inspection limited

Front wiper blades deteriorated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2009 56,125 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 56,124 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 45,901 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seatelt

rear tyres "splitting" on tread and offside rear has a nail in it

Fail 15 Jul 2008 45,901 miles

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

adevise tracking

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seatelt

indicator bulbs all round going white

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall and worn near legal limit and also has nails in it

rear tyres "splitting" on tread and offside rear has a nail in it

wiper blades

Pass 18 Jul 2007 35,160 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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KP04 JVL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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