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KX04 TVE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

93,396 mi
Last recorded93,396 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 93,396 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 92,729 miles

Engine cover and lower under cover fitted

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

Offside Front Door mirror taped up

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on edges (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 92,198 miles

Engine cover fitted

Lower under cover fitted

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

Offside Front Door mirror housing taped up

Fail 28 Feb 2024 92,198 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Engine cover fitted

Lower under cover fitted

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

Offside Front Door mirror housing taped up

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 91,525 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 91,133 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 91,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake lagging in operation stiff/hard operation ? (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 90,314 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre note tyre was flat advise check and repair ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play worn to max limit advise renew a s a p (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 89,247 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play please keep checked or renew (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 86,331 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 86,331 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 83,714 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 81,193 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 81,193 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 78,231 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 74,893 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 71,409 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 71,409 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 64,804 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 59,279 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 59,279 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 53,200 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 45,640 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 45,640 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 38,939 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 31,247 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 23,305 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 TVE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 TVE, 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 TVE registered?

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

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