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KU54 WHZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,968 mi
Last recorded156,968 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 WHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 156,968 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 156,968 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 146,610 miles

Both front tyres worn on edge getting close to wear limit

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside reg light dim (paint)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak gear boxs ()

front covers insecure

some corrosion underbody !!

Fail 27 Nov 2017 146,609 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn on edge getting close to wear limit

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside reg light dim (paint)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak gear boxs ()

front covers insecure

some corrosion underbody !!

Pass 18 Nov 2016 136,393 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded

Engine covers fitted time of test

Engine light is on

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

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

N/F when spinning wheel slight vibration on coil spring (suspect wheel bearing)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 127,096 miles

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

engine light on dash (fault)

oil leak !!!

Pass 20 Nov 2014 114,989 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM BRACKETS CORRODED!!!!!

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 103,498 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on dash (fault)

n/s/f lower wishbone rear bush slight spliting ?????

Pass 7 Nov 2012 91,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Oil leak

rear exhaust boxs slight corrosion ???

Pass 9 Dec 2011 82,537 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 73,167 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting broken but secure

coil springs complete

rear brake discs slightly scored and worn

tow bar ball removed

Pass 11 Dec 2009 65,393 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 54,500 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 41,832 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 41,832 miles

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

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 WHZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WHZ, 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 WHZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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