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KR53 VLK

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,668 mi
Last recorded133,668 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2013 133,668 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine management lamp indicating fault

Pass 13 Mar 2013 133,668 miles

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

engine management lamp indicating fault

Pass 10 Mar 2012 122,892 miles

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

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

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

offside door mirror slightly deterioted

Fail 10 Mar 2012 122,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside door mirror slightly deterioted

Pass 25 Mar 2011 110,707 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 110,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 27 Mar 2010 97,609 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 97,607 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 94,716 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 94,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 81,443 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 140,331 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 89,963 miles

rear discs and pads worn

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 VLK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VLK, 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 VLK registered?

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

Is KR53 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR53 VLK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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