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KU04 XJL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,579 mi
Last recorded153,579 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 XJL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 153,579 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 153,579 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 144,636 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 144,636 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 134,892 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 134,892 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 126,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 120,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 102,546 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 102,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 81,798 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 77,280 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 77,280 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 71,391 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 65,745 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 60,232 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 60,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 54,946 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE: DRIVERS SIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES ARE SERIOUSLY CRACKED!!

Slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 50,668 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 46,669 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 42,120 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 36,910 miles

Offside front tyre is seriously cracked.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 31,433 miles

Offside rear tyre is cracking.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 25,328 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 XJL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XJL, 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 XJL registered?

KU04 XJL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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