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KX54 VPY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,966 mi
Last recorded164,966 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX54 VPY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 164,966 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2020 164,965 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 158,039 miles

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 158,035 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 151,107 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Fail 29 Aug 2018 151,089 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2017 142,629 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear on inner edge

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

underbody trays obscuring some components

Fail 19 Sep 2017 142,624 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre wear on inner edge

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Rear brakes sticking slightly (both)

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

underbody trays obscuring some components

Pass 13 Sep 2016 130,749 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

dust covers on both rear shock absorbers adrift

under body trays obscuring some components

Fail 12 Sep 2016 130,745 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

dust covers on both rear shock absorbers adrift

under body trays obscuring some components

Pass 22 Sep 2015 120,768 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 120,673 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing cant open (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 110,878 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2013 101,766 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 101,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 92,517 miles

n/s rear tyre low on inner edge

o/s rear tyre getting low on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2012 92,513 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear tyre low on inner edge

o/s rear tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2011 82,060 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 71,277 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 58,824 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 47,744 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 20 Sep 2007 35,745 miles

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

Nearside 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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KX54 VPY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KX54 VPY, 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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KX54 VPY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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