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KU04 XMX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

80,585 mi
Last recorded80,585 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 XMX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 80,585 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 80,585 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 73,525 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 71,030 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 71,027 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside 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 67,925 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 67,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 66,360 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 63,057 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 59,751 miles

Both rear tyres tread low.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 56,218 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 56,217 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 29 May 2013 52,845 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 52,845 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front wipers smearing slightly.

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

Pass 15 May 2012 50,099 miles

Both front tyres tread low at outer shoulders.

Pass 27 May 2011 48,097 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 48,074 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 46,099 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 46,099 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 40,629 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 33,688 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 26,320 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 XMX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XMX, 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 XMX registered?

KU04 XMX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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