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KU04 KSE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,906 mi
Last recorded83,906 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 KSE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 83,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear AXEL CORRODED

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 80,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 76,823 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 73,660 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 73,029 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 69,260 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 63,399 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2018 63,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2017 62,273 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 59,968 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 58,007 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 55,360 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 51,762 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 47,293 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 43,025 miles

o/s front discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2010 37,764 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f brake disc coroded

Pass 11 Jul 2009 32,632 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 32,630 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 25,810 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 19,230 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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KU04 KSE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KSE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU04 KSE registered?

KU04 KSE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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