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LK04 BWU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,074 mi
Last recorded117,074 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 BWU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 117,074 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 112,665 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 102,850 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicator bulbs discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 95,893 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 94,002 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 94,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 87,307 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 77,696 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 77,694 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 74,136 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 74,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 67,178 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 67,178 miles

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

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 62,276 miles

Small crack appearing on the offside of front windscreen

Fail 30 Jun 2016 62,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Small crack appearing on the offside of front windscreen

Pass 17 Apr 2015 58,363 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 58,363 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 54,568 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 54,568 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 51,597 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 51,597 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 47,049 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2010 44,590 miles

offside door mirror is damaged

service light is on

steering has free play

Pass 30 Jul 2009 40,371 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres are worn and perished

Fail 30 Jul 2009 40,368 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres are worn and perished

Pass 12 Jun 2008 37,250 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 31,883 miles

r/n/s tyre worn

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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LK04 BWU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LK04 BWU, 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 LK04 BWU registered?

LK04 BWU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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