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KV54 VDY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,685 mi
Last recorded134,685 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 VDY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 134,685 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 134,644 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 129,023 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 128,954 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 124,006 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 124,005 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 123,985 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated OS+NS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2017 114,792 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engine management light on

o/s rear brake starting to bind

Pass 7 Dec 2016 106,174 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 106,038 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 99,573 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 92,817 miles

tyre o/s rear inner edge very worn

Pass 27 Aug 2013 83,081 miles

engine warning lamp on

Pass 20 Aug 2012 69,872 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 58,829 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 49,857 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 49,728 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 39,630 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 30,486 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 22,022 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 VDY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VDY, 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 VDY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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