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KS54 HLA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,322 mi
Last recorded142,322 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 HLA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 142,322 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 141,510 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 141,131 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 138,247 miles

Full under body tray fitted making complete inspection impossible.

Fail 11 May 2021 138,247 miles

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

Full under body tray fitted making complete inspection impossible.

Pass 19 May 2020 135,626 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2020 135,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 133,098 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 133,098 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 129,956 miles

front tyres bald inner edge

general corrosion to underneath

Fail 16 May 2018 129,948 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres bald inner edge

general corrosion to underneath

Pass 10 May 2017 127,759 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 124,069 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 120,322 miles

Nearside rear bump stop perrished

Pass 9 May 2014 111,206 miles

Bothside rear bump stops perrished

Pass 10 May 2013 102,002 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 92,698 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON

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 9 May 2011 79,688 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 9 May 2011 79,688 miles

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

engine managment light on

Pass 14 May 2010 61,900 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 42,352 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 42,352 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 38,415 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 29,135 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 HLA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HLA, 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 HLA registered?

KS54 HLA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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