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KY54 VAH

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,737 mi
Last recorded170,737 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 VAH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 170,737 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 170,735 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 165,709 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 165,703 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 161,601 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 161,596 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2018 153,508 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 153,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 143,320 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 143,317 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 133,212 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 120,462 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 109,019 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 96,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 84,718 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 73,934 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 62,484 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 50,938 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 39,034 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 24,978 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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KY54 VAH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KY54 VAH, 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 VAH registered?

KY54 VAH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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