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KX04 PMU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

187,728 mi
Last recorded187,728 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 PMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 187,728 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 18 Jan 2021 187,728 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 17 Jan 2020 176,268 miles

Central exhaust bracket loose but exhaust still secure

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear getting low and cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 11 Jan 2020 175,919 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust bracket loose but exhaust still secure

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear getting low and cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 7 Jan 2019 152,316 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 152,162 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 133,233 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 110,786 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 89,669 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 82,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

scale and pitting to o/s/r disc

Fail 19 Mar 2015 82,816 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

scale and pitting to o/s/r disc

Pass 21 Mar 2014 75,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre starting to perrish

Fail 20 Mar 2014 75,773 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre starting to perrish

Fail 20 Mar 2013 67,951 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bellypan fitted

n/s mirror deteriorated but still has 2 others inc option "A"

Pass 20 Mar 2013 67,951 miles

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

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

bellypan fitted

n/s mirror deteriorated but still has 2 others inc option "A"

Pass 20 Mar 2012 58,272 miles

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s parkbrake slower to apply than n/s may need attention soon

rear wiper split

scale on front disc inner faces

Pass 14 Mar 2011 47,223 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 47,223 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 39,699 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 33,404 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 24,251 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 15,228 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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KX04 PMU 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 KX04 PMU, 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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KX04 PMU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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