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KR53 VPC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

158,870 mi
Last recorded158,870 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 158,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

brake pedal has little reserve travel

n/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriorated

o/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2019 158,851 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriorated

o/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriorated

wiper arms possibly fitted wrong way round

Pass 7 Mar 2018 148,384 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 148,373 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Feb 2017 140,562 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 140,495 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 134,209 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 134,207 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 127,326 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 118,548 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 118,548 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 109,480 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 109,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 100,966 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 89,919 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 78,725 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 66,453 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 55,297 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 44,407 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 VPC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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