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KR53 VGJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,799 mi
Last recorded138,799 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 VGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 138,799 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front corrosion to wing

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Sep 2025 138,790 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front corrosion to wing

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Sep 2025 138,787 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front suspension making knocking noise investigate further

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both also has movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 128,930 miles

Engine covers installed, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 123,648 miles

Engine covers installed, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes perished. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 118,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 118,772 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 113,450 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r bump stop split

Pass 27 Jul 2020 109,961 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s/r shock absorber bump stop deteriorating

Pass 31 Jul 2019 104,985 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Aug 2018 99,384 miles

All 4 tyres low on edges

Pass 5 Aug 2017 94,074 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 88,607 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 83,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 75,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2013 68,044 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 62,977 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 56,206 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted slightly

Pass 10 Aug 2010 48,705 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2009 42,076 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 39,222 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 39,197 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 32,194 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 26,017 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 VGJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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