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KR53 VLN

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,868 mi
Last recorded175,868 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 175,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Plate 37 exp 17/04/2017 4 POB Torch/fire ex/triangle/vests in boot

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 175,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Plate 37 exp 17/04/2017 4 POB Torch/fire ex/triangle/vests in boot

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 151,941 miles

plate 37 expires 17/04/2016 4 pob fire ex - boot triangle- boot Inflation kit in boot.

Fail 7 Apr 2015 130,913 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 130,913 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 109,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 99,960 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 97,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 93,987 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 82,167 miles

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 25 Jan 2010 71,859 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 71,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 61,646 miles

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

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

slight play nearside steering rack

Fail 9 Jan 2009 61,646 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 22 Jan 2008 49,548 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 35,702 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VLN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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