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KU54 WGV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

173,134 mi
Last recorded173,134 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 WGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2018 173,134 miles

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

Fuel pipe insecure cooler (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower position lamp not working

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

brake pad waring lamp illuminated

registration plate lamps dim

Pass 23 Nov 2017 166,033 miles

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

brake pad wear warning light on

Fail 23 Nov 2017 166,033 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pad wear warning light on

Pass 14 Dec 2016 160,457 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 18 Dec 2015 154,651 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake wear indicator light on

engine covers/undertrays fitted

engine management light on

Pass 12 Dec 2014 143,286 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 143,286 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 129,250 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 4 Dec 2013 129,250 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 11 Dec 2012 114,068 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 95,723 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 95,723 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 82,863 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under body shield fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2010 82,863 miles

under body shield fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2009 68,736 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 68,736 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 54,165 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 54,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 40,293 miles

offside rear indicator faded.

offside side repeater dim.

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 WGV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WGV, 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 WGV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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