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KS54 FWU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,302 mi
Last recorded146,302 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 FWU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 146,302 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Mar 2016 135,243 miles

Engine covers & under-trays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2014 118,220 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 118,220 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 93,498 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres starting to step

Fail 29 Nov 2013 93,498 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres starting to step

Pass 27 Nov 2012 68,703 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre stop light not working

Pass 24 Nov 2011 57,896 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 57,896 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 48,252 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 48,252 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 40,032 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 40,032 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 31,802 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 25,831 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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KS54 FWU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KS54 FWU, 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 KS54 FWU registered?

KS54 FWU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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