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KS54 FXL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

166,540 mi
Last recorded166,540 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 FXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 May 2024 166,540 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 May 2023 163,622 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 163,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

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

gearbox gets stuck in first and reverse.

Pass 22 Apr 2022 156,935 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 156,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 150,221 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 150,221 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 143,186 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 143,176 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 136,743 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 136,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 130,530 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ! Front lower arm rear bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.5 on inner edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre size 205/60 HR15

Fail 15 Dec 2017 130,530 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH Front (1.8)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ! Front lower arm rear bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.5 on inner edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre size 205/60 HR15

Pass 8 Dec 2016 121,254 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 112,948 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 103,585 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiper blades smearing but clearing enough to meet the M.O.T. Standards

Fail 20 Nov 2014 103,585 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Wiper blades smearing but clearing enough to meet the M.O.T. Standards

Pass 19 Nov 2013 95,125 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2012 87,498 miles

exhaust corroding

front brake discs very rusty on inner edges

Fail 27 Nov 2012 87,481 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

exhaust corroding

front brake discs very rusty on inner edges

Pass 29 Nov 2011 78,922 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 77,089 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 62,840 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 50,047 miles

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

o/s/r seat belt not tested as child seat fitted in place

Pass 8 Dec 2008 42,223 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 33,221 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)

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

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 FXL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FXL, 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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KS54 FXL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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