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KU54 WFW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,751 mi
Last recorded117,751 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 WFW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 117,751 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 117,719 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 112,995 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded OS+NS (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 112,966 miles

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded OS+NS (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 107,503 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 107,503 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 94,909 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight travel on foot brake

Fail 15 Dec 2015 94,767 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine light on

Pass 8 Dec 2014 78,400 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 72,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on

Fail 20 Jan 2014 72,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on

Fail 3 Jan 2014 72,746 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sills crushed / slightly corroded

rear axle corroded

suspension arms / hubs / drive shafts / all underside components slightly corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2012 67,411 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine managment lamp illuminated

Fail 21 Dec 2012 67,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine managment lamp illuminated

Pass 12 Dec 2011 60,276 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 53,053 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 45,080 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 38,598 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 38,598 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 30,290 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 WFW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WFW, 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 WFW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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