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KU04 JGJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

151,738 mi
Last recorded151,738 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 JGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 151,738 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front subframe scaly and corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2024 149,611 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 149,609 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 148,420 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

both front sills damaged

rear axle corroded

slight corrosion to rear of sills

Fail 18 May 2023 148,416 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

both front sills damaged

rear axle corroded

slight corrosion to rear of sills

Pass 23 May 2022 146,835 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 146,815 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 144,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 142,534 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 139,844 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working not working fully (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both slightly deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perished and slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 139,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative self levelling linkage come away (4.1.5 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working not working fully (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both slightly deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perished and slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 132,609 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 118,149 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 105,881 miles

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 19 May 2015 93,148 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 80,790 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 69,018 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 57,194 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 42,715 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 36,767 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 30,316 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 30,316 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 25,169 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 25,169 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 18,554 miles

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

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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KU04 JGJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 KU04 JGJ, 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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KU04 JGJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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