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KR53 VCL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,356 mi
Last recorded69,356 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 69,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 68,611 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 68,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 67,798 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 67,796 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 67,191 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres outer sidewalls cracking/perishing/deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres outer sidewalls cracking/perishing/deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 67,191 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres outer sidewalls cracking/perishing/deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres outer sidewalls cracking/perishing/deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 66,350 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 64,223 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear seat not in use at time of test

Fail 18 Feb 2019 64,223 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear seat not in use at time of test

Pass 2 Feb 2018 62,023 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

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

Front sub frame rear bushes splitting

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Jan 2018 62,020 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

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

Front sub frame rear bushes splitting

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 59,899 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front and nearside rear indicators discoloured

Pass 2 Mar 2015 55,213 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 52,019 miles

some markings on rear number plate.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 49,368 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 46,211 miles

all tyres slightly perished

some movement in nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 10 Mar 2011 43,240 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 38,416 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 33,441 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 28,547 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 24,003 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 VCL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VCL, 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 VCL registered?

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

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