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KR53 VGT

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,410 mi
Last recorded118,410 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 118,410 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 118,318 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 115,750 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 115,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 111,448 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 111,357 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 106,919 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 106,906 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 99,947 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 92,378 miles

engine management light on

Pass 10 Mar 2015 84,028 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 83,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 74,836 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 74,683 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 63,423 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 63,423 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 52,770 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 45,219 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 35,605 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 29,735 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 25,195 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 22,400 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 VGT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VGT, 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 VGT registered?

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

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