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KS54 FWX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,931 mi
Last recorded133,931 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 FWX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 133,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 133,929 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 131,323 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2019 127,816 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 123,201 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2018 123,183 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2017 118,099 miles

Oil leaks on engine

offside Rear tyre low, and balding on inner edge

rust on front and rear suspension compoenents

slight bind on offside rear wheel

temporary locking fuel cap fitted to vehcile

Fail 10 Jan 2017 118,099 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leaks on engine

offside Rear tyre low, and balding on inner edge

rust on front and rear suspension compoenents

slight bind on offside rear wheel

temporary locking fuel cap fitted to vehcile

Pass 13 Jan 2016 113,020 miles

oil leak

under covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 106,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 100,068 miles

2 front tyres over half worn

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal tread markers

slight oil leak on engine, turbo pipes

slight oil leak rocker gasket

slight water leak radiator

slight wear front and rear brake disc;s

Fail 14 Jan 2014 100,068 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

2 front tyres over half worn

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal tread markers

slight oil leak on engine, turbo pipes

slight oil leak rocker gasket

slight water leak radiator

slight wear front and rear brake disc;s

Pass 15 Jan 2013 93,301 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 93,301 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 91,342 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 3 Aug 2012 91,342 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

airbag light on

Pass 11 Aug 2011 70,683 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 52,514 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 52,512 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 49,074 miles

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

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 47,395 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 40,843 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 FWX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KS54 FWX, 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 FWX registered?

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

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