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KR53 VGD

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

176,622 mi
Last recorded176,622 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 VGD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 176,622 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nsf and osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2025 175,339 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 173,226 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material access limited (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osf tyres close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 173,226 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material access limited (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osf tyres close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 168,395 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 168,395 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 164,258 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsr and osr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr and osr (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 159,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 156,321 miles

corrosion and white powder corrosion noted to brake pipes

cracks noted to osf tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2019 153,568 miles

white powder corrosion noted to brake pipes

Pass 2 Oct 2018 146,643 miles

white powder corrosion noted to brake pipes

Pass 10 Oct 2017 140,372 miles

corrosion noted to rear brake pipes

excessive corrosion noted to rear brake discs

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 10 Oct 2017 140,372 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion noted to rear brake pipes

excessive corrosion noted to rear brake discs

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2016 129,364 miles

white powder corrosion noted to brake pipes access to rear pipes limited

Fail 12 Oct 2016 129,364 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

white powder corrosion noted to brake pipes access to rear pipes limited

Pass 19 Oct 2015 119,067 miles

slight play noted to os track rod end

white powder corrosion noted to all rear brake pipes some access limited

Pass 8 Oct 2014 106,933 miles

excessive corrosion noted rto osr brake disc

Fail 8 Oct 2014 106,933 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

excessive corrosion noted rto osr brake disc

Pass 8 Oct 2013 95,348 miles

corrosion noted to rear brake discs

white powder corrosion noted to brake pipes

Pass 17 Oct 2012 78,908 miles

nsr tyre on legal limit of 1,6mm on inner edge but step tread

Pass 31 Oct 2011 63,266 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 47,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 47,729 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 40,685 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 33,919 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 21,080 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 VGD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VGD, 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 VGD registered?

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

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