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KV54 VFJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,937 mi
Last recorded128,937 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 VFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 128,937 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 120,854 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 120,650 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury o/s door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 110,909 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 105,980 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 105,980 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 97,345 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear consul bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 84,006 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 74,424 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 69,429 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 65,043 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 59,790 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 57,020 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 51,444 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 47,232 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 47,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 37,690 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 31,274 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 VFJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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