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KR53 VPJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,351 mi
Last recorded81,351 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 VPJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 Nov 2011 81,351 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 70,594 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 57,116 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate.

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 49,200 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 38,023 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 26,076 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 VPJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VPJ, 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 VPJ registered?

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

Is KR53 VPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR53 VPJ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KR53 VPJ have outstanding finance?

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