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KX04 TVD

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

80,263 mi
Last recorded80,263 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 TVD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 80,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 78,868 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 78,863 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 76,665 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 74,062 miles

Nearside Reverse light not working.

Fail 3 Mar 2023 74,027 miles

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))

Nearside Reverse light not working.

Pass 4 Mar 2022 70,935 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 69,872 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 68,508 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 65,195 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 65,192 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2018 62,376 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 58,795 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 55,479 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 51,655 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 48,957 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 45,645 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 42,490 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 39,565 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 36,178 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 32,921 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 28,087 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 23,147 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 TVD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 TVD, 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 TVD registered?

KX04 TVD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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