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KR53 VGX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,146 mi
Last recorded207,146 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 VGX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 207,146 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 207,141 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 188,418 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 188,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 166,270 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 May 2019 166,262 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 148,966 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 146,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 135,166 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 6 Feb 2015 122,344 miles

both rear tyres worn on edge

Fail 30 Jan 2015 122,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

both rear tyres worn on edge

o/s/ftyre worn on edge

Pass 3 Feb 2014 115,559 miles

engine management light illuminated

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r handbrake cable ,outer casing split

Fail 1 Feb 2014 115,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine management light illuminated

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r handbrake cable ,outer casing split

Pass 26 Jan 2013 109,549 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 92,051 miles

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

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

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

raer brakes s/binding

Pass 14 Feb 2011 77,427 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 59,352 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 43,596 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 35,320 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 25,617 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 VGX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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