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KX04 TZV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

154,081 mi
Last recorded154,081 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 154,081 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 154,041 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 144,588 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 144,552 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 137,177 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 137,148 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 128,589 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 120,828 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 114,189 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 114,163 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 101,459 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 91,400 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 83,061 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 83,061 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)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 78,195 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner/outer edge

Pass 21 Aug 2015 73,378 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2014 67,968 miles

uneven tread wear on nearside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2013 63,740 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 58,807 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 52,995 miles

EXAUST GETTING A BIT SMOKEY REQUIRES A ADDERTIVE IN THE FUEL TO CLEAN IT UP

FRONT O/S UNDERTRAY DETATCHED REQUIRES FIXING

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 46,845 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 40,595 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 35,107 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 28,703 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 TZV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 TZV, 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 TZV registered?

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

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