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KT54 OKM

2004 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

171,367 mi
Last recorded171,367 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT54 OKM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 171,367 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 153,771 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 153,771 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 123,814 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 110,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 110,717 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 97,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 97,353 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 84,025 miles

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 82,814 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror body & glass not affecting view (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked not affecting view (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at inner & outer sidewalls 195/65/15 91 V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 82,814 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s & n/s rearmost bushes torn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror body & glass not affecting view (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked not affecting view (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at inner & outer sidewalls 195/65/15 91 V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 79,873 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged casing & glass but not affecting view ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 79,873 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))

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged casing & glass but not affecting view ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 75,998 miles

front suspension arm rear bushes perished

rear tyres worn

Pass 14 Nov 2016 72,239 miles

nearside door mirror poor

front suspension arm bushes perished

nearside front outer cv boot leaking grease slightly

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge/ on limit

rear pads very worn/ on limit

Pass 10 Nov 2015 68,965 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear pads getting low

front suspension arm rear bushes worn/ perished

nearside front outer cv boot leaking grease slightly

Pass 13 Nov 2014 64,058 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 59,707 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 54,459 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 48,969 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 80,042 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 41,658 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 52,603 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 25,382 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 6 Dec 2007 19,913 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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KT54 OKM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KT54 OKM, 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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KT54 OKM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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