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KR53 UXC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

117,205 mi
Last recorded117,205 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 UXC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 117,205 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 117,128 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 93,986 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 93,983 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 91,160 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 91,074 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

EML light on

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 87,317 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 70,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 68,908 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 65,092 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 65,092 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 55,388 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 48,333 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 48,333 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2008 39,884 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 39,881 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pad warning lamp on

h/lamp aims near low limit

Pass 12 Dec 2007 32,528 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 40,528 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 24,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 24,861 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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KR53 UXC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KR53 UXC, 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 KR53 UXC registered?

KR53 UXC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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