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KR53 VKO

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,235 mi
Last recorded145,235 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 VKO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 145,235 miles

BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED

DRIVERS SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

Fail 12 Jan 2017 144,559 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle ALSO UNABLE TO OPEN FROM INSIDE (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED

DRIVERS SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

Pass 1 Feb 2016 124,390 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 124,141 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 115,817 miles

windscreen crack on passenger side

Pass 3 Feb 2014 11,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

windscreen crake passenger side

Pass 17 Jan 2013 103,035 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 102,020 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 96,202 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 88,577 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)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 80,559 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 72,760 miles

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

both front seat belts slow to retract

slight wear in steering rack offside

Pass 15 Jan 2007 63,670 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 VKO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR53 VKO registered?

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

Is KR53 VKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR53 VKO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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