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KR53 VHC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

158,448 mi
Last recorded158,448 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 158,448 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 151,335 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 151,171 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 143,454 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 143,454 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 134,943 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 126,226 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 116,397 miles

EML on

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

exhaust center bracket insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2013 109,977 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 102,333 miles

front and rear discs pitted

o/s/f mirror glass cracked

rear pads very thin

Pass 12 Mar 2011 90,740 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 74,442 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 58,861 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 38,803 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 20,897 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 VHC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VHC, 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 VHC registered?

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

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