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KS54 HLU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

229,947 mi
Last recorded229,947 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 229,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 227,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 227,244 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 224,144 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 224,119 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 214,517 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 208,767 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 8 Jul 2019 202,455 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 202,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 191,048 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 177,185 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 162,514 miles

Both rear tyre inner edges wearing unevenly.

Fail 31 May 2016 162,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both rear tyre inner edges wearing unevenly.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 146,574 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 129,773 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 107,502 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 83,011 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jul 2011 55,628 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 55,628 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 28 Aug 2010 50,759 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 44,091 miles

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

not all high level brake lamp bulbs working

Pass 3 Jun 2008 31,337 miles

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT ONLY WORKING ON EDGES

Fail 2 Jun 2008 31,317 miles

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

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT ONLY WORKING ON EDGES

O/S/R TYRE TREAD GETTING LOW

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 HLU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HLU, 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 HLU registered?

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

Is KS54 HLU safe to buy?

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