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KW04 RPZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

170,206 mi
Last recorded170,206 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 170,206 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front no plate

near side sill is dented

Fail 25 Feb 2015 170,206 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front no plate

near side sill is dented

Pass 25 Feb 2014 161,597 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 161,597 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

no plates getting poor

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 27 Feb 2013 153,038 miles

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

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

advise that the n/s mirror casingis loose

advise that the wiper blades are smearing

customer declined repairing the steering rack

advise that the n/s steering rack inner joint has considerable play and early replacement should be considered

Fail 26 Feb 2013 153,039 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

advise that the n/s mirror casingis loose

advise that the wiper blades are smearing

advise that the n/s steering rack inner joint has considerable play and early replacement should be considered

Pass 23 Feb 2012 140,884 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 140,884 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 125,454 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)

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 18 Feb 2010 109,977 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

poly belt cracking

Fail 18 Feb 2010 109,977 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

poly belt cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2009 95,992 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 95,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 86,326 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 59,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 59,785 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 RPZ 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 56.3%.

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 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 KW04 RPZ, 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 KW04 RPZ registered?

KW04 RPZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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