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KR53 VCO

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,697 mi
Last recorded106,697 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 106,697 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 104,962 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 102,135 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 97,844 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 97,724 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front tyres wearing disproportionately on inner shoulder

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 4 Jan 2017 92,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 88,842 miles

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

front brake rise and fall rate [ just acceptable]

Pass 2 Jan 2015 84,411 miles

o/s/f brake back plate corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 76,452 miles

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

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

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

n/s f wiper blade torn

n/s/r shock absorber bump stop perished

o/s/r shock absorber bunp stop perished and adrift

Pass 28 Dec 2012 70,584 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 70,584 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 64,031 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear bump stops deteriorated

front brake discs detriorated

nearside wing mirror glass slightly insecure

Fail 13 Dec 2011 64,031 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear bump stops deteriorated

front brake discs detriorated

nearside wing mirror glass slightly insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2010 57,735 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 57,731 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 52,716 miles

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

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

tyre size 205/55r16

Pass 5 Jan 2009 46,254 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 33,705 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 21,436 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)

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 VCO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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