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KR53 VNW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,939 mi
Last recorded204,939 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 VNW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 204,939 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 204,936 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 200,903 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 200,903 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 194,672 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 189,159 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 189,155 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 170,524 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

both front side lamps dim

o/s/r bump stop broken

Pass 12 Jul 2011 170,524 miles

both front side lamps dim

o/s/r bump stop broken

Pass 13 Jul 2010 140,595 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 119,345 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 84,647 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

very little reservre travel on handbrake

Fail 9 Jan 2009 84,633 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 65,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2007 48,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VNW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VNW, 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 VNW registered?

KR53 VNW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is KR53 VNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR53 VNW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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