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KR53 VJF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,658 mi
Last recorded104,658 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 VJF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 104,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 101,825 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 96,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge and tread grooves perished and cracking 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 93,419 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexible pipe corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread grooves starting to perish and crack 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 87,826 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Jan 2022 87,826 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle beam to caliper flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jan 2021 84,150 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 81,915 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 81,909 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 77,884 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 77,884 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 74,961 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 74,961 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 72,055 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 69,396 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 69,396 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 66,208 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 62,924 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 58,272 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 54,215 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 47,650 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 42,152 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 35,586 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 30,597 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 30,597 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 20,891 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 VJF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VJF, 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 VJF registered?

KR53 VJF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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The MOT history for KR53 VJF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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