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KV54 VEH

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

300,633 mi
Last recorded300,633 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 300,633 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front seat belt casing req att soon

Offside Front seat req att soon

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

both door mirrors req att soon

e.m.light on

Fail 11 Jan 2022 300,629 miles

Brake performance not tested no pedal due to excessive fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front seat belt casing req att soon

Offside Front seat req att soon

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

both door mirrors req att soon

e.m.light on

Pass 13 Jan 2021 279,169 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both door mirrors req att soon

e.m.light on

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2021 279,165 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

both door mirrors req att soon

e.m.light on

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2020 261,065 miles

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

both door mirrors req att soon

both front seat belt catches req att soon

front number plate req att soon

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2020 261,034 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both door mirrors req att soon

both front seat belt catches req att soon

front number plate req att soon

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2019 237,833 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drivers seat belt stalk plastick casing missing

Fail 4 Jan 2019 237,833 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire around fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

drivers seat belt stalk plastick casing missing

Pass 10 Jan 2018 212,567 miles

Offside Front drivers seat belt stalk outer casing missing

Fail 8 Jan 2018 212,552 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front drivers seat belt stalk outer casing missing

Offside Front tyre is on the legal limit

Offside Rear tyre wearing un even around the inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2017 188,110 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 157,818 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 157,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 132,092 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 100,244 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 82,287 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 82,287 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre bald on inside edge

nearside rear tyre bald on the inside edge and close to exposing cords

offside front tyre bald on inside edge

offside rear tyre bald on the inside edge and close to exposing cords

Pass 30 Nov 2011 64,385 miles

Rear off side and near side suspension bushes starting to show signs of wear

Rear off side tyre has a screw embeded in tread

Pass 12 Nov 2010 56,426 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 49,633 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 40,926 miles

slight damage to o/s mirror

Pass 4 Oct 2007 29,898 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)

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 VEH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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