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KR53 VJM

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

188,926 mi
Last recorded188,926 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 VJM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2025 188,926 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 188,211 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 169,035 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 169,035 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 149,679 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s, rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 127,428 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 113,446 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 113,443 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2019 100,723 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 100,723 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 89,078 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 74,935 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both sides brakes binding slightly

emissions slightly high

Fail 9 Sep 2017 74,935 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear both sides brakes binding slightly

emissions slightly high

Pass 12 Sep 2016 62,575 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 55,099 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 47,108 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 40,096 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 33,782 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 32,547 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 30,763 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 28,403 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 22,672 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 16,516 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 VJM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VJM, 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 VJM registered?

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

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