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KU54 WHC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

150,982 mi
Last recorded150,982 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 WHC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 150,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 144,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 136,825 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing corroded not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill week but with a internal structure (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing corroded not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 130,405 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 124,874 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 119,151 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 119,141 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 119,136 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 1 Nov 2017 117,015 miles

Both rear back plates corroded

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 111,152 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 105,145 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 97,916 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 92,067 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 85,090 miles

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

both rear shock absorber dust cover inscure

Pass 25 Oct 2011 78,702 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 71,712 miles

both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edge

engine management light on

Fail 1 Nov 2010 71,709 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edge

engine management light on

front brake discs slightly pitted on inside

Pass 15 Oct 2009 61,156 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 45,559 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 30,554 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges & only 3mm of tread

both rear tyres have only 2mm of tread

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

one of 3 side light bulbs on n/s/r out

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 WHC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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