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KS54 GAU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,915 mi
Last recorded104,915 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 GAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 104,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pad wear lamp on, all brake pads visually okay

Pass 19 Dec 2020 101,301 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 93,728 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 85,844 miles

BONNET 2ND CATCH VERY STIFF

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Fail 26 Nov 2018 85,843 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

BONNET 2ND CATCH VERY STIFF

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on 30 % LIMIT (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 79,791 miles

ENGINE COVER UNDER TRAY FITTED

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded BADLY (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 79,595 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working IN MIRROR (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged SPLIT (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged SPLIT (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc SPLIT -INNER CLIP (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged SPLIT (4.1.D.1e)

ENGINE COVER UNDER TRAY FITTED

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded BADLY (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 73,582 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 73,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part bracket insecure causing hose to rub on wheel. (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 68,216 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 68,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 62,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 62,579 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 55,778 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 48,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 14 Nov 2011 38,229 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 31,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2009 25,783 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 22,071 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 18,525 miles

front tyres cracking up on sidewalls

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 GAU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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