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PE54 KOU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

210,896 mi
Last recorded210,896 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 KOU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 210,896 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 210,896 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 209,729 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2024 209,729 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 206,348 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 206,348 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 200,668 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 200,668 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 195,925 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 195,925 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 191,278 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 187,819 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 187,819 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 182,600 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 182,600 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2017 177,039 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 170,246 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 167,073 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 162,640 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 157,262 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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 17 Oct 2012 151,298 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 144,908 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 139,781 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 132,723 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 17 Oct 2008 127,313 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 122,842 miles

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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PE54 KOU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 PE54 KOU, 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 PE54 KOU registered?

PE54 KOU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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