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KX04 TVT

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

228,112 mi
Last recorded228,112 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 228,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 228,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 210,846 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front mirror glass cracked on corner

Fail 16 Sep 2019 210,674 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible letters deteriorated (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken on exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn subframe front bushers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 185,870 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 185,870 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 164,061 miles

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

handbrake has excessive travel but works as intended

Fail 30 Aug 2017 164,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

handbrake has excessive travel but works as intended

Pass 9 Aug 2016 145,241 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 145,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 126,965 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 126,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 117,251 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 107,330 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 107,330 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 100,325 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 100,325 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 93,401 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 83,559 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 71,174 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 58,683 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 40,709 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 40,709 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 TVT 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 60.9%.

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 TVT, 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 TVT registered?

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

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