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KR53 VOJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,768 mi
Last recorded153,768 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 153,768 miles

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

front and rear subframes corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2026 153,727 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases weld rusted away on joint cat/dpf & pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low self levelling sensor arm broken (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low self levelling sensor arm broken (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened upper mount slightly deteriorated ( play in mount ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2025 146,960 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2024 143,811 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 143,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 136,240 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 136,235 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 128,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear park brake requires adjustment

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 119,831 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 113,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 104,998 miles

Vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some components.

Pass 24 Jan 2018 92,634 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 92,632 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 81,031 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 71,326 miles

Front tyres worn slightly more on outer edges of tread

Offside Lower stone chip outside swept area

Offside Rear has nail in tyre

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes have slight deterioration (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres have surfaces cracks and both worn to 3mm

Fail 14 Jan 2016 71,326 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front tyres worn slightly more on outer edges of tread

Offside Lower stone chip outside swept area

Offside Rear has nail in tyre

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes have slight deterioration (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres have surfaces cracks and both worn to 3mm

Pass 14 Jan 2015 67,607 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack/perish

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jan 2014 63,258 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 59,107 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2012 53,759 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 48,732 miles

Advise front discs slightly worn

Advise very slight roughness from O/S/F wheel area

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 42,955 miles

Advise rear number plate deteriorating

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 37,278 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 33,514 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear slightly out of shape.

Front brake discs coroded around edges and also starting to corode on inner and outer faces.

Rear brake discs lightly coroded around edges.

Fail 9 Jan 2007 26,156 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 26,156 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 VOJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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