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KV54 VEF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

216,731 mi
Last recorded216,731 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 216,731 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 216,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 208,122 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 208,122 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 190,280 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 151,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 Jan 2014 114,381 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil level low

Pass 25 Jul 2013 78,661 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 73,795 miles

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

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 29 Oct 2011 68,062 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 61,885 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 61,885 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 56,599 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Nov 2008 48,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

fuel cap flap sticking

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Nov 2008 48,220 miles

fuel cap flap sticking

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2007 39,832 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 39,832 miles

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

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

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 VEF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VEF, 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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What year was KV54 VEF registered?

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

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