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KR53 VAV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

115,955 mi
Last recorded115,955 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 115,955 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 115,669 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 112,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 112,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 109,132 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 108,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 105,545 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe, at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 105,545 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe, at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 102,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 97,683 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 97,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 97,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 93,383 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Nov 2018 93,383 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Nov 2017 90,934 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres showing slight perishing to sidewalls

Fail 15 Nov 2017 90,892 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres showing slight perishing to sidewalls

Pass 18 Nov 2016 89,348 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides of car (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

engine warning lamp illuminated, indicating a fault

rear exhaust support rubbers snapped.

Fail 15 Nov 2016 89,318 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides of car (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

engine warning lamp illuminated, indicating a fault

rear exhaust support rubbers snapped.

Pass 26 Nov 2015 85,508 miles

engine man light on

exhaust bandaged at rear joint

Fail 24 Nov 2015 85,505 miles

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

engine man light on

exhaust bandaged at rear joint

Pass 4 Dec 2014 77,726 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 73,514 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 69,400 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 2 Nov 2011 64,934 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 60,378 miles

slight fluid leak on power steering pipe

Pass 20 Oct 2009 51,096 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 45,215 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 36,466 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 26,548 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 VAV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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