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KP04 JWZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

168,807 mi
Last recorded168,807 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP04 JWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2025 168,807 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 165,090 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 165,089 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 162,170 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 159,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 159,981 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 158,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside number plate light dull

Pass 15 Jan 2020 156,616 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 156,616 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 152,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 148,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 147,978 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 142,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav ()

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 142,826 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav ()

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 138,111 miles

Items removed from drivers view before test

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 138,111 miles

Items removed from drivers view before test

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 134,163 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 134,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jan 2014 126,427 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 126,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 119,987 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 113,148 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine under tray/ front bumper hanging down

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 26 Jan 2011 105,181 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 26 Jan 2011 105,181 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 18 Jan 2010 97,136 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 97,136 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 84,716 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 84,716 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 71,959 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 71,959 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 53,161 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 53,161 miles

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

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 JWZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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