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KU04 XJJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

110,594 mi
Last recorded110,594 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 XJJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 110,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 96,068 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 96,065 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 84,379 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 83,450 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 77,036 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 70,481 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 70,481 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 69,770 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 68,994 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

service due warning on

Fail 11 Feb 2019 68,994 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

service due warning on

Pass 16 Feb 2018 68,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

all brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Feb 2017 67,194 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 65,925 miles

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly on the outer edge

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 65,925 miles

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly on the outer edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 63,715 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Childseat fitted to the offside rear

Fail 16 Feb 2015 63,715 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Childseat fitted to the offside rear

Fail 5 Feb 2014 60,998 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 60,998 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 13 Feb 2013 59,225 miles

Both rear indicators slightly white

Centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 6 Feb 2012 54,739 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges slightly

Pass 24 May 2011 50,527 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 42,936 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2009 38,669 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 May 2009 38,669 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2008 31,955 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 31,954 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 15 May 2007 23,887 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2007 23,887 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XJJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 KU04 XJJ, 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 XJJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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