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KU54 WEP

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

177,359 mi
Last recorded177,359 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 WEP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2016 177,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Central exhaust support adrift

Offside Front window not operate

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fan/pas belt badly splitting

Pass 9 Dec 2015 174,295 miles

both front flexi brake hoses deterioated

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deboding

both rear axle bushes debonded

both rear bump stops broken

both rear steel brake pipes corroded

front suspension subframe rear bushes deterioated

nearside door mirror glass broken

rear brake pads not making contact with brake discs

Fail 8 Dec 2015 174,295 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front flexi brake hoses deterioated

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deboding

both rear axle bushes debonded

both rear bump stops broken

both rear steel brake pipes corroded

front suspension subframe rear bushes deterioated

nearside door mirror glass broken

rear brake pads not making contact with brake discs

Pass 16 Jan 2015 167,316 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 152,794 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front and rear brake discs in a poor condition

front d bushes have slight play in them

Fail 2 Dec 2013 152,745 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front and rear brake discs in a poor condition

front d bushes have slight play in them

Pass 15 Nov 2012 138,475 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front to rear brake pipes starting to shed plastic coating

rear brake discs in a poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2011 124,255 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 108,939 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

plastic coating breaking down on all brake pipes

Pass 8 Dec 2009 92,544 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 92,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

brake feed pipes to rear of car in a poor condition

Pass 24 Nov 2008 71,519 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 51,681 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 WEP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KU54 WEP, 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 WEP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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