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KU04 XKW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,848 mi
Last recorded158,848 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 XKW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2024 158,848 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 154,733 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 151,247 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 148,890 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 143,625 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 138,656 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 131,846 miles

Nearside Front very slight noise to nearside front wheel bearing

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 125,091 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 117,067 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 107,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 17 Jun 2013 99,454 miles

rear exhaust mountin badly corroded

thinning on centre to front exhaust

Pass 11 Jun 2012 86,838 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 77,025 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 67,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/f disk slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2009 57,421 miles

front disks rusted on edges

Pass 7 Jul 2008 45,693 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 31,450 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

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 XKW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XKW, 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 XKW registered?

KU04 XKW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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