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KR53 VAE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,804 mi
Last recorded143,804 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2021 143,804 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid excessive leak dangerous advised not to drive (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 136,598 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged n/s and o/s (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

hand lever has little travel

Fail 17 Jul 2020 136,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged n/s and o/s (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 130,675 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 16 Nov 2018 130,675 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Nov 2017 124,775 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r, 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 124,775 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r, 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 119,171 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

eml light on

engine cover fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2016 119,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

eml light on

engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2015 111,150 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 103,447 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 103,447 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 99,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E M L on

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2012 98,957 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E M L on

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2011 93,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 93,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 72,371 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 63,836 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 56,897 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 49,434 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 VAE 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 60%.

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

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