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KS54 HHZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

134,041 mi
Last recorded134,041 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 HHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 134,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components generally corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2026 134,038 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components generally corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2025 126,553 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter perished on small end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 126,539 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed innerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter perished on small end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 119,658 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension components generally corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2024 119,652 miles

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 Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil broke off (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension components generally corroded

Pass 19 May 2022 116,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 112,618 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished / small splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2021 112,613 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished / small splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 109,167 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 109,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack gaiter split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower suspension arms rear bushes small splits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 107,106 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 107,101 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 104,743 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link upper joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 104,743 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link upper joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 102,063 miles

both front tyres edges worn (very close to legal limit)

both front tyres treads small splits

front offside outer driveshaft gaiter inner flange deteriorated

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen slightly damaged (zoneB)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 99,145 miles

both front tyres worn (close to legal limit)

rear nearside brake pads worn close to legal limit

rear nearside indicator faded

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2015 94,856 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 89,894 miles

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 Mar 2013 83,052 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 76,033 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

towbar socket wiring faulty

Pass 4 Mar 2011 69,374 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 59,841 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 38,480 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 32,961 miles

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 HHZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HHZ, 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 HHZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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