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KW04 RFF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,548 mi
Last recorded188,548 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 RFF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2018 188,548 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f droplink bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f droplink bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brake imbalance 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f outer cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f outer cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating o/s/r brake fluctuation 40% (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f lower arm - rear bush split badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f lower arm -rear bush split badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly low

n/s/r brake caliper appears slightly damp

o/s/r brake discs very poor condition /rusty /poor pad contact

o/s/r inner wheel rim distorted

rear exhaust mount has repair

Pass 13 Dec 2017 175,639 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 169,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake pads starting to wear

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 169,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake pads starting to wear

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 160,595 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake pads wearing

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 149,893 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 134,396 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 134,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 118,779 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust centre silencer cracked will need repairs soon

Fail 18 Dec 2012 118,769 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust centre silencer cracked will need repairs soon

Pass 16 Dec 2011 100,169 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 82,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 64,854 miles

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

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 23 Dec 2008 51,199 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 30,700 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 26,706 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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KW04 RFF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KW04 RFF, 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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KW04 RFF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 August 2004.

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