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KU04 KWS

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

172,974 mi
Last recorded172,974 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 KWS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 172,974 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 167,992 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 162,361 miles

Front Head light deteriated both sides

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 162,361 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Front Head light deteriated both sides

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 152,061 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 152,059 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 142,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 130,569 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 3 Dec 2013 116,443 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2012 102,306 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 87,699 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 87,699 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 64,411 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)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 64,411 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Jul 2009 47,266 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 37,867 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 22,113 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KWS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KWS, 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 KU04 KWS registered?

KU04 KWS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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The MOT history for KU04 KWS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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