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KU04 XNC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

154,349 mi
Last recorded154,349 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 XNC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 154,349 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside wing mirror glass damaged

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

both rear axle bushes perished

exhaust system has minor leak

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 18 Sep 2024 154,349 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside wing mirror glass damaged

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

both rear axle bushes perished

exhaust system has minor leak

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 18 Oct 2023 151,498 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake pads have 3000-4000 miles remaining approximately.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake discs corroded.

n/s/f indicator lens damaged.

o/s/f track rod end ball joint boot perished.

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy.

o/s/f wiper perished.

Pass 26 Aug 2022 148,019 miles

Both o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing smooth on inner/outer edges.

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated.

Windscreen chipped.

n/s/f indicator lens damaged.

Fail 26 Aug 2022 148,018 miles

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

Both o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing smooth on inner/outer edges.

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated.

Windscreen chipped.

n/s/f indicator lens damaged.

Pass 28 Jul 2021 145,463 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Exhaust system corroded.

Rear discs becoming corroded.

Pass 22 Oct 2019 134,875 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear discs corroded.

Fail 14 Oct 2019 134,864 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear discs corroded.

Pass 13 Jul 2018 130,551 miles

both front wipers slightly split

o.s front tyre getting low and worn smooth on outer edge

rear brake pads getting low/required in approx 2000 miles

Fail 13 Jul 2018 130,551 miles

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

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

both front wipers slightly split

o.s front tyre getting low and worn smooth on outer edge

rear brake pads getting low/required in approx 2000 miles

Pass 3 Jul 2017 121,719 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 121,717 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 111,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2015 101,790 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust hanger cracked

Fail 28 May 2015 101,785 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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rear exhaust hanger cracked

Pass 20 May 2014 93,556 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 19 Jun 2013 86,516 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 78,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

minor marks to windscreen

Pass 11 Jun 2012 78,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

minor marks to windscreen

Pass 9 Jun 2011 70,944 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 70,944 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 58,237 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 58,237 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 46,850 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 36,751 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 26,297 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 XNC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XNC, 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 XNC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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