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KR53 UYC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,766 mi
Last recorded131,766 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 UYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 131,766 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 124,884 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 124,835 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 119,510 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside front coil spring corroded

offside front outer sill protective coating lifting

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 4 Jan 2018 119,500 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

nearside front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside front coil spring corroded

offside front outer sill protective coating lifting

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 30 Dec 2016 113,457 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 104,499 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 104,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 93,896 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 89,578 miles

EML light on

Fail 31 Dec 2013 89,577 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

EML light on

Pass 29 Dec 2012 82,428 miles

Engine Mil light on

Fail 28 Dec 2012 82,428 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine Mil light on

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 74,304 miles

all tyres advanced wear

Fail 5 Jan 2011 65,984 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 65,984 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 60,035 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 50,700 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 41,669 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 26,237 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 UYC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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