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KV54 OGJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

192,045 mi
Last recorded192,045 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 OGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 192,045 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 192,045 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 180,299 miles

Nearside sill has damage

Offside sill has damage

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

both font tyres wearing heavily on inner edge

Fail 8 Feb 2018 179,870 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working built into side mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside sill has damage

Offside sill has damage

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

both font tyres wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2017 163,210 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 163,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 139,961 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 139,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear caliper sticking

Pass 16 Feb 2015 121,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2015 121,099 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 109,813 miles

front discs required next pad change

Fail 1 May 2014 109,808 miles

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

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

front discs required next pad change

Pass 26 Apr 2013 97,104 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both sill damaged present

snow tyres fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2012 82,402 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both sills damaged

engine managem,ent light on

rear discs required next pad change??

Pass 4 May 2011 68,705 miles

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

off side sill damaged

Pass 13 May 2010 54,789 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 50,270 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 50,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 42,222 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 42,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

oil level low

Pass 16 Aug 2007 31,134 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 31,129 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 OGJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OGJ, 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 OGJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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