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KV54 VCP

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

140,139 mi
Last recorded140,139 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 VCP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 140,139 miles

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

Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes expanded under outer coating (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 132,255 miles

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

Brake pipes expanded under outer coating

Offside headlight image poor

Pass 27 Jan 2021 124,160 miles

Nearside screen washer not working

Offside headlight image poor

Fail 26 Jan 2021 124,157 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside screen washer not working

Offside headlight image poor

Pass 27 Jan 2020 121,234 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 121,201 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 112,677 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 103,977 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipes expanded under outer coating

Fail 5 Feb 2018 103,974 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides front (4.1.E.1)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipes expanded under outer coating

Pass 3 Feb 2017 97,392 miles

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

nearside screen washer not working

offside headlight image poor

rear shock absorbers shrouds insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2016 90,952 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 84,562 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 77,827 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 70,348 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2012 61,179 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 18 Feb 2011 51,413 miles

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

screen washers poor

Pass 1 Feb 2010 41,287 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 33,914 miles

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

engine manigment light on.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 27,440 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 VCP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KV54 VCP, 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 VCP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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