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PG04 KJK

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

216,234 mi
Last recorded216,234 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG04 KJK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 216,234 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated fronts. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust clamp on joining sleeve corroded away,recommend replace.

Front under tray loose to fixings and damaged.

Metal object in osr tyre.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear shock absorber dust covers loose to housings.

under tray fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components .

Fail 8 Dec 2022 216,234 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner section. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated fronts. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust clamp on joining sleeve corroded away,recommend replace.

Front under tray loose to fixings and damaged.

Metal object in osr tyre.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear shock absorber dust covers loose to housings.

under tray fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components .

Pass 29 Sep 2021 210,652 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand brake (1.1.18 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 210,650 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand brake (1.1.18 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 205,497 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts .Strongly recommend replace.. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Rears.. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering rack gaitor slightly twisted..

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose to housing..

Slight damage to front number plate,however still legable..

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen.. (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components ..

Fail 25 Sep 2020 205,497 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts .Strongly recommend replace.. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Rears.. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering rack gaitor slightly twisted..

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose to housing..

Slight damage to front number plate,however still legable..

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen.. (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components ..

Pass 2 Sep 2019 198,479 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 198,479 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 188,629 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm,nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

rear axel corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2018 188,624 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm,nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear inner edge

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

rear axel corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 182,272 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 182,267 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 179,881 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 171,363 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 157,690 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 157,690 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 144,063 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 132,308 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 132,308 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 117,534 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 100,370 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010
Fail 23 Jun 2010 83,880 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 58,613 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 41,018 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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PG04 KJK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PG04 KJK, 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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PG04 KJK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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