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KP04 JWU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

176,772 mi
Last recorded176,772 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP04 JWU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 176,772 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 172,123 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 165,448 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 150,633 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 150,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 143,407 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 143,407 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 132,886 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 132,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 126,367 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 126,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 117,013 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front rear wishbone bush splitting

Pass 30 Sep 2015 109,766 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)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 109,764 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 103,161 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 103,161 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 91,918 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 91,918 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 82,295 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 72,916 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 62,778 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 52,337 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 41,864 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 34,990 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 26,173 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 26,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 JWU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JWU, 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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What year was KP04 JWU registered?

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

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