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KU04 XKA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

142,962 mi
Last recorded142,962 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 142,962 miles

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

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both NSF+NSR slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2025 140,646 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2024 136,243 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 133,224 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 131,209 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 127,491 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 127,491 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 126,938 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Jun 2018 116,212 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

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 205/5017 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 116,212 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/5017 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 108,386 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 100,399 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 100,399 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 93,377 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 86,149 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 5 Jun 2013 77,903 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 69,919 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 60,236 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 60,236 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 52,300 miles

both front tyre treads are getting low

Pass 3 Jun 2009 42,789 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2008 33,075 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 22,572 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 XKA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XKA, 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 XKA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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