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KV54 GKJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,256 mi
Last recorded165,256 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 GKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 165,256 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 May 2016 165,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 152,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning lamp on

Fail 29 May 2015 152,975 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning lamp on

Pass 12 Jun 2014 137,023 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 12 Jun 2014 137,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 116,703 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

directional indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 17 May 2012 92,951 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2012 92,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2011 72,405 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 62,957 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 55,611 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 42,862 miles

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

front bonnet can not be opened

Fail 17 Jul 2008 42,862 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front bonnet can not be opened

Pass 22 Nov 2007 38,432 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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KV54 GKJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KV54 GKJ, 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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KV54 GKJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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