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KR53 VFW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,636 mi
Last recorded104,636 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 104,636 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

child seat fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2016 104,636 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

child seat fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 94,470 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 94,470 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 82,959 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 28 Jan 2014 82,959 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 27 Jan 2014 82,939 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nsr tyre slightly perrished between treads

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2013 72,584 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine managment light on

hole in o/s sill not near a structural point

nsf indicator has lens missing

rear wiper inop

Pass 17 Jan 2013 72,584 miles

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

Oil leak

engine managment light on

hole in o/s sill not near a structural point

nsf indicator has lens missing

rear wiper inop

Pass 19 Jan 2012 62,317 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exaust frontpipe slightly loose

Pass 17 Jan 2011 52,618 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 50,524 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 38,120 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 38,120 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 30,089 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 30,089 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2007 20,964 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 20,964 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 VFW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VFW, 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 VFW registered?

KR53 VFW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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