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KS54 HMC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

186,747 mi
Last recorded186,747 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 HMC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 186,747 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2026 45,496 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2025 182,469 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 177,922 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 177,858 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2023 175,028 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 175,028 miles

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 172,370 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 169,117 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 169,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2020 167,196 miles

Lower turbo pipe leaking oil

Offside Rear tyre distorted

Pass 23 Apr 2019 161,101 miles

EML illuminated on dash

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bars, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 161,101 miles

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

EML illuminated on dash

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bars, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 158,578 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 156,071 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2016 148,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

eml on

Fail 22 Apr 2016 148,267 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking nipple leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

eml on

Pass 24 Apr 2015 118,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2015 118,822 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 114,807 miles

Drive belt noisey.

Fail 21 Nov 2013 114,803 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Drive belt noisey.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 107,427 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges. Offside headlamp pattern poor.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 97,968 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 88,287 miles

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

Fail 24 Nov 2010 88,287 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn close to wear bars

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

Pass 30 Nov 2009 78,549 miles

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

offside rear tyre low on tread

very slight wear to front lower arm bushes

Pass 25 Nov 2008 64,902 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 48,320 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 HMC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 HMC, 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 HMC registered?

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

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