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KY54 UZT

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

155,583 mi
Last recorded155,583 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 UZT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2026 155,583 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (outer sill) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 154,938 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 154,938 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 154,393 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 153,783 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 153,057 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 151,416 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 151,024 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 150,198 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 150,198 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 148,436 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 148,435 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 145,967 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 144,887 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 143,260 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 142,171 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 142,171 miles

Inner front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 137,576 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 137,576 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 133,636 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 133,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 128,622 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 128,622 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 123,896 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 123,895 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 115,953 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 115,953 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 105,271 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 83,028 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 82,607 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre low on tread on inner edge

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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KY54 UZT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 KY54 UZT, 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 KY54 UZT registered?

KY54 UZT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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