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KR53 VCJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,904 mi
Last recorded101,904 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 101,904 miles

oil level low at time of test

Fail 1 Sep 2015 101,904 miles

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

oil level low at time of test

Pass 29 Nov 2013 93,101 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 93,100 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 84,126 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped

rear wiper inop

Fail 29 Aug 2012 84,126 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs lipped

rear wiper inop

Fail 8 Aug 2011 70,792 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under cover tray is fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2011 70,792 miles

under cover tray is fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2010 60,018 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 60,018 miles

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

Tyres worn on edge (Tracking)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 50,658 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 50,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2007 30,900 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 30,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VCJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VCJ, 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 VCJ registered?

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

Is KR53 VCJ safe to buy?

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