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KU54 VYL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

141,710 mi
Last recorded141,710 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 141,710 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 141,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2022 126,927 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 119,630 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 115,055 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 113,273 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 106,463 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 98,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 93,806 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 90,698 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 87,561 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 83,005 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 78,764 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 73,024 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 66,209 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 66,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 45,651 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 45,651 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 30,887 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 23,307 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 VYL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KU54 VYL, 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 VYL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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