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KR53 VGL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

160,975 mi
Last recorded160,975 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 VGL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 160,975 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 147,697 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 138,850 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 138,850 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 135,868 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 131,901 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 129,371 miles

Central Exhaust mount broken but exhaust is still secure

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 129,368 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mount broken but exhaust is still secure

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 123,895 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light clear lence missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 123,894 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light clear lence missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 120,947 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 112,913 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 112,913 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 102,327 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 89,056 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 77,078 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 63,796 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 63,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 54,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 41,329 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken, but still secure

Pass 7 Jul 2009 29,941 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 29,940 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2008 17,523 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded NSF wheel slightly buckled

Fail 31 Jan 2008 17,523 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded NSF wheel slightly buckled

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 9,112 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 VGL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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