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KX04 SVU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,178 mi
Last recorded100,178 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 100,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 93,867 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 90,262 miles

both front indicators faded

Fail 7 Dec 2019 90,208 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front indicators faded

Pass 3 Dec 2018 81,618 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

drivers seat not moving backwards and forward very freely

n/s/f flexi to calliper joint looks damp but hard to see

n/s/f tyre 2mm and inner edge smooth needs attention

n/s/r tyre worn smooth inner edge needs attention

o/s/f flexi hose damaged on limit

o/s/f steering rack boot twisted

o/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn smooth inner edge needs attention

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake pads worn o/s/r

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 24 Nov 2018 81,420 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

drivers seat not moving backwards and forward very freely

n/s/f flexi to calliper joint looks damp but hard to see

n/s/f tyre 2mm and inner edge smooth needs attention

n/s/r tyre worn smooth inner edge needs attention

o/s/f flexi hose damaged on limit

o/s/f steering rack boot twisted

o/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn smooth inner edge needs attention

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake pads worn o/s/r

Pass 3 Nov 2017 70,177 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured On limit (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Fail 25 Oct 2017 70,116 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured On limit (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Pass 19 Sep 2016 55,906 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 55,906 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 53,191 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 49,742 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 45,538 miles

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

rear pads look low.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 41,565 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 37,452 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)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 34,382 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 30,301 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 25,880 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 20,977 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 20,977 miles

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

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

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 SVU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KX04 SVU, 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 KX04 SVU registered?

KX04 SVU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 May 2004.

Is KX04 SVU safe to buy?

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