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FM53 KRD

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

131,823 mi
Last recorded131,823 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 KRD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 131,823 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 131,572 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 120,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 113,745 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 104,965 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 96,364 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Dec 2017 87,599 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 82,264 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 77,044 miles

Engine management light on.

Offside front door window regulator faulty.

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

Fail 31 Oct 2015 77,044 miles

Engine management light on.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front door window regulator faulty.

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 70,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 70,711 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 63,985 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 740,155 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 52,968 miles

n/s/f tyre bold on inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2010 48,087 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 48,087 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 42,997 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 38,197 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 38,197 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 33,217 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 33,217 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 27,051 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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FM53 KRD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FM53 KRD, 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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FM53 KRD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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