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KR53 VPD

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,952 mi
Last recorded172,952 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 172,952 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 172,852 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 163,775 miles

BOTH FRONT STRUTS HAVE A MISTING OF OIL

BOTH FRONT WISHBONES HAVE SILGHTLY WORN BUSHES IN THE REAR OF THE ARMS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR BOTH SIDES BRAKE PIPE/HOSE TO CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

SUSPENSION LEVEL SENSOR ON REAR AXLE STIFF TO MOVE

Pass 10 Aug 2018 153,281 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 143,552 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x3 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 143,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front 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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x3 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 136,557 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 119,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 106,322 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 106,322 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 92,488 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 77,395 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)

n/s/r bump stop is deteriorated

o/s/r bump stop is deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2011 63,791 miles

o/s/r bump stop not attached but can still function

Pass 29 Dec 2010 55,144 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

fuel filter clip not fitted correctly ..no leaks

full undertray fitted

poss slight weap fuel line to lift pump n/s of engine

Pass 18 Dec 2009 45,545 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f indicator lens slightly cracked

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 1 Feb 2008 29,132 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 20,331 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 20,331 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 VPD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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