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KU54 VYB

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

180,789 mi
Last recorded180,789 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 VYB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 180,789 miles

Both front outer sills slightly damaged

Brake discs rusty

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 172,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 163,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front wearing low

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyer worn on edges

Pass 22 Jul 2020 155,913 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 155,913 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 149,147 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 149,147 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 142,021 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 142,031 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 134,167 miles

Brake fluid level low

Both rear tyres close to legal limit

Exhaust system is rusty and in poor condition

Slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 21 Jul 2017 134,167 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres close to legal limit

Brake fluid level low

Exhaust system is rusty and in poor condition

Slight play in n/s track rod end

Slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 19 Aug 2016 131,015 miles

centre stop light inoperative

movement in inner steering rack balljoints

Pass 25 Aug 2015 120,363 miles

Centre stop light in spoiler not working

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 120,363 miles

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

Centre stop light in spoiler not working

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 106,523 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

center exhaust bracket snapped

center stop lamp not working

exhaust heat shield loose

slight vibration from n/s/f wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 26 Aug 2013 93,544 miles

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

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

all brake disc's corroded

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 26 Aug 2013 93,544 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all brake disc's corroded

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 21 Aug 2013 93,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

all 4 brake discs corroded

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 23 Jul 2012 92,359 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2012 92,359 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2010 75,357 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre tread low

offside front tyre tread low

slight play in n/s steering arm inner knuckle

slight play in o/s steering arm inner knuckle

Pass 16 Sep 2010 75,357 miles

nearside front tyre tread low

offside front tyre tread low

slight play in n/s steering arm inner knuckle

slight play in o/s steering arm inner knuckle

Pass 10 Dec 2009 67,345 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 51,572 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)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 38,043 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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KU54 VYB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KU54 VYB, 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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KU54 VYB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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