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KS54 HLF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

157,052 mi
Last recorded157,052 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 157,052 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

Pass 15 Oct 2024 149,589 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 149,580 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 141,745 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 141,723 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower mounting (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 136,632 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 131,525 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 128,232 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

undercarriage and its components very rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2019 125,385 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2019 125,385 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake back plate insecure

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2018 121,605 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to undercarriage

Fail 27 Sep 2018 121,559 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

plastic covers fitted to undercarriage

Pass 30 Aug 2017 117,606 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2017 117,605 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2016 108,050 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

parking brake efficiency only just met 18%/ may need repair or adjustment [osr]

Fail 30 Aug 2016 108,050 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

parking brake efficiency only just met 18%/ may need repair or adjustment [osr]

Pass 27 Aug 2015 89,963 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside edges (3.5.1i)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 77,042 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 72,100 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 72,100 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 66,026 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 60,853 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 53,999 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 49,005 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 43,518 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2007 45,328 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 HLF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HLF, 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 HLF registered?

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

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