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SKODA OCTAVIA

GREY · DIESEL · 2004 · 1,896cc

🇬🇧UK
KS54HHY
report date: 2026-09-21
infoGeneral Information
MakeSKODA
ModelOCTAVIA
ColourGREY
Year of manufacture2004
Fuel typeDIESEL
Wheelplan2 AXLE RIGID BODY
First registration01 Dec 2004
Vehicle age22 years
Type approvalM1
Date of last V5C issued05 Oct 2025
Marked for exportNo
Ownership stabilityRecent acquisition
Estimated current ownership1 years
local_gas_stationEngine & Fuel Consumption
Engine capacity1,896 cc
Fuel typeDIESEL
COâ‚‚ emissions (official)138 g/km
Fuel efficiency (est.)~50 MPG
Environmental rating2/10
ULEZ & Environmental ComplianceLikely Non-Compliant
Est. annual fuel cost~£1,136
0 – 100 A 101 – 120 BC 121 – 140 DE ◀ This vehicle (138g/km) 141 – 165 FG 166 – 185 HI 186 – 225 JK 225+ L
assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT
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✓ Taxed Tax due: 01 Oct 2027
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✓ MOT Valid Expires: 04 Sep 2027
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ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown
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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: KS54HHY
348
days (04 Sep 2027)
375
days (01 Oct 2027)
RegistrationKS54HHY
MOT status✓ Valid
MOT expiry date04 Sep 2027
MOT days remaining348 days
Tax statusTaxed
Tax due date01 Oct 2027
Tax days remaining375 days
V5C last issued05 Oct 2025
Marked for exportNo
ULEZ complianceLikely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcomeLikely to Require Attention
Service reminder2185 miles in ~3 months
psychologyAI & Advanced Insights
AI Buyer Risk IndicatorcancelHigh Risk — Caution Recommended
Smart Buyer RecommendationPoor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.
Vehicle Condition RatingVery Poor
Vehicle Reliability Rating2.2 / 10
MOT Failure Risk Prediction95% (High Risk)
Estimated Next MOT OutcomeLikely to Require Attention
Pass / Fail TrendWorsening
vs. Class Average (72% pass rate)Above class average
MOT History Score40/100
Overall Vehicle Risk Score68/100 — High Risk
Data Confidence Score95%
Vehicle Transparency Score100/100
Vehicle Usage PatternHeavy / Long-Distance Use
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost~£2,196 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost~£1,136
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost~£1,060
Future Repair & Defect PredictionNo immediate defects predicted
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner IndicatorNot indicated
Est. Remaining Lifetime~0 years (at current mileage rate)
summarizeAI Vehicle Summary
AI-Generated Summary SKODA OCTAVIA (2004), GREY, DIESEL, 1,896cc. Has completed 25 MOT tests, with a 76% pass rate (19 passed, 6 failed). Recorded 163,761 miles, averaging 8,741 miles/yr. 32 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 22/100 (Very Poor). Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.
historyMOT History Summary
MOT expiry date2027-09-04
MOT pass rate
76%
Tests passed19
Tests failed6
Dangerous defects (total)0
Major defects (total)8
Minor defects (total)3
Advisory items (total)32
Pass / Fail trendWorsening
vs. UK class averageAbove class average
fact_checkFull MOT History (25 Tests)
MOT #25 2026-09-05 11:45
Test number: 919076682431
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 04 Sep 2027
Odometer: 163,761 MI
Items: 1
  • Minor Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £50 – £300
MOT #24 2026-09-03 15:07
Test number: 701446586199
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 163,711 MI
Items: 3
  • Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • Major Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £380 – £1,000
MOT #23 2025-09-04 16:35
Test number: 856854448318
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 04 Sep 2026
Odometer: 156,459 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #22 2024-09-05 20:02
Test number: 412628560462
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 04 Sep 2025
Odometer: 147,501 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #21 2024-08-10 15:42
Test number: 229196400056
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 147,501 MI
Items: 8
  • Major Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • Major Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • Major Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • Major Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • Major Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • Advisory Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £580 – £2,600
MOT #20 2023-03-30 16:36
Test number: 734701158417
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 31 Mar 2024
Odometer: 140,281 MI
Items: 5
  • Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £320 – £1,180
MOT #19 2023-03-30 16:36
Test number: 762648508448
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 140,281 MI
Items: 7
  • Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • Advisory Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • Advisory Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £470 – £1,880
MOT #18 2022-04-01 17:44
Test number: 858859958960
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 31 Mar 2023
Odometer: 129,634 MI
Items: 2
  • Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £160 – £400
MOT #17 2021-03-05 17:37
Test number: 144673742417
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 04 Mar 2022
Odometer: 128,249 MI
Items: 6
  • Advisory Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • Minor Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • Minor Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • Advisory under cover fitted not allowing full inspection
  • Advisory rear suspension and axell corroded
  • Advisory wipers smearing
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £595 – £1,760
MOT #16 2019-12-13 08:12
Test number: 287399616049
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 19 Dec 2020
Odometer: 112,815 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #15 2018-12-20 13:09
Test number: 641534348338
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 19 Dec 2019
Odometer: 100,289 MI
Items: 2
  • Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • Advisory Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £100 – £600
MOT #14 2018-12-17 13:22
Test number: 527424611271
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 100,109 MI
Items: 2
  • Major Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £100 – £600
MOT #13 2017-12-08 14:58
Test number: 630726709512
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 17 Dec 2018
Odometer: 92,268 MI
Items: 1
  • Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £50 – £300
MOT #12 2017-12-08 09:54
Test number: 383819201665
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 92,268 MI
Items: 3
  • Fail Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  • Fail Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
  • Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £160 – £780
MOT #11 2016-12-16 09:44
Test number: 359740721831
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 17 Dec 2017
Odometer: 83,176 MI
Items: 1
  • Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £50 – £300
MOT #10 2015-12-18 10:29
Test number: 318985227979
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 17 Dec 2016
Odometer: 73,709 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #9 2014-12-16 09:41
Test number: 487240854398
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 15 Dec 2015
Odometer: 68,628 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #8 2013-12-06 10:55
Test number: 459910943420
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 15 Dec 2014
Odometer: 63,317 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #7 2012-12-14 14:30
Test number: 736259342324
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 15 Dec 2013
Odometer: 57,551 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #6 2011-12-13 10:41
Test number: 467647841485
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 15 Dec 2012
Odometer: 50,117 MI
Items: 6
  • Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • Advisory Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • Advisory Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • Advisory Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  • Advisory Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £460 – £1,350
MOT #5 2010-12-15 10:46
Test number: 480699540353
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 42,284 MI
Items: 2
  • Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  • Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £40 – £200
MOT #4 2010-12-15 10:46
Test number: 930519640320
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 15 Dec 2011
Odometer: 42,284 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #3 2009-12-14 11:16
Test number: 682338349338
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 15 Dec 2010
Odometer: 36,774 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #2 2008-12-16 11:13
Test number: 473151758418
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 15 Dec 2009
Odometer: 29,601 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #1 2007-12-11 15:53
Test number: 794375647354
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 15 Dec 2008
Odometer: 21,372 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
speedMileage Check
Odometer unitmiles
Mileage registrations25
First registration2007-12-11
Last registration2026-09-05
Latest reading163,761 miles
Annual avg (est.)8,741 mi/yr
vs UK averageAbove average
% of UK avg123%
Mileage growth trendConsistent use
Wear level100% — Very High Wear
Odometer consistency✓ Consistent
mileage ↑ vehicle age →
Registration #12007-12-1121,372 miles
Registration #22008-12-1629,601 miles
Registration #32009-12-1436,774 miles
Registration #42010-12-1542,284 miles
Registration #52010-12-1542,284 miles
Registration #62011-12-1350,117 miles
Registration #72012-12-1457,551 miles
Registration #82013-12-0663,317 miles
Registration #92014-12-1668,628 miles
Registration #102015-12-1873,709 miles
Registration #112016-12-1683,176 miles
Registration #122017-12-0892,268 miles
Registration #132017-12-0892,268 miles
Registration #142018-12-17100,109 miles
Registration #152018-12-20100,289 miles
Registration #162019-12-13112,815 miles
Registration #172021-03-05128,249 miles
Registration #182022-04-01129,634 miles
Registration #192023-03-30140,281 miles
Registration #202023-03-30140,281 miles
Registration #212024-08-10147,501 miles
Registration #222024-09-05147,501 miles
Registration #232025-09-04156,459 miles
Registration #242026-09-03163,711 miles
Registration #252026-09-05163,761 miles
infoMileage shows a consistent upward trend — no anomalies suggesting odometer tampering.
list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories
âš  Top Defects (Failures)
Windscreen×2
Suspension×1
Ball Joint×1
Headlight×1
Steering System×1
ℹ Top Advisories
Coil Spring×6
Suspension×4
Tyres×4
Ball Joint×2
Brake Pads×2
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checklistMOT Preparation Advice
build_circleEstimated Repair Costs by Defect Severity
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Major Defects
£680 – £2,700
8 defects found
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Minor Defects
£280 – £900
3 items found
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Advisory Items
£2,255 – £8,270
32 items noted
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All-Time Total Est.
£3,515 – £13,250
Across all MOT tests
today
Latest MOT Est.
£50 – £300
Most recent test
info Cost estimates are indicative based on UK average repair prices for each defect type. Actual costs may vary by region, vehicle age, and garage. Always obtain multiple quotes.
trending_downEstimated Market Value & Depreciation
Est. Market Value
£500
Based on age, mileage & condition
Annual Depreciation
£68
~14% per year
Running Cost / yr
£2,196
Fuel + maintenance est.
Vehicle Age
22
years old
info Disclaimer: This valuation is an algorithmic estimate based on public DVLA/DVSA data (age, mileage, and MOT history). It does not account for specific trim levels, optional extras, physical condition, or service history. Always conduct your own market research before buying or selling a vehicle.