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KR53 UYW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,044 mi
Last recorded78,044 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 78,044 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 78,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 67,722 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 57,873 miles

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

battery cover insecure

bulbs out in high level stop lamp

nearside rear tyre cracked

plastic coating on all rear brake pipes bubbling

Fail 27 Dec 2012 57,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

bulbs out in high level stop lamp

nearside rear tyre cracked

plastic coating on all rear brake pipes bubbling

Pass 27 Dec 2011 50,737 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 44,530 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 38,749 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 33,517 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 25,989 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 19,048 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 UYW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KR53 UYW, 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 UYW registered?

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

Is KR53 UYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR53 UYW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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