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KV54 VEM

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,902 mi
Last recorded129,902 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 VEM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 129,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 114,889 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 114,887 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 103,590 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2016 103,590 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake discs corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 88,509 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 74,429 miles

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 13 Sep 2013 70,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 13 Sep 2013 70,673 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 Sep 2012 66,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine idles poorly

engine under tray loose

Fail 12 Sep 2012 65,986 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine idles poorly

engine under tray loose

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 23 Sep 2011 60,470 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 56,004 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 56,004 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 46,225 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 37,389 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 22,995 miles

n/s/f,o/s/f and the n/s/r tryes are worn on the edges

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 VEM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 VEM, 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 VEM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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