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KR53 VFU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,372 mi
Last recorded136,372 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 VFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2013 136,372 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

center exhaust hanger broken

n/s/f tyre low and worn on edges

n/s/r tyre on limit and cracked and worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2013 136,372 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

center exhaust hanger broken

n/s/f tyre low and worn on edges

n/s/r tyre on limit and cracked and worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2012 129,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

both front inner drive shaft gaiters insecure

nearside rear tyre has cuts to tread area and has 2mm remaining

Pass 10 Jun 2011 109,924 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 109,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 87,651 miles

Engine cover fitted at time of test

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 87,651 miles

Engine cover fitted at time of test

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 57,721 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 45,492 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 VFU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VFU, 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 VFU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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