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KR53 YAX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,561 mi
Last recorded127,561 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 127,561 miles

Engine management light apparent on dash

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2015 127,528 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine management light apparent on dash

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2014 123,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light apparent on dash

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 123,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light apparent on dash

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2013 118,629 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside rear seatbelt was not checked due to child seat fitted

nearside stearing rack has slight play

rear discs are corroded

Fail 7 May 2013 118,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside rear seatbelt was not checked due to child seat fitted

nearside stearing rack has slight play

rear discs are corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2012 114,877 miles

exh heat shields loose

middle exh mount broken

o/s wing damaged

sills damaged

some play in steering rack

Pass 5 Feb 2011 111,311 miles

mid exh mount broken but exhaust still secure

o/s wing damaged

sills damaged

slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Feb 2011 111,311 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

mid exh mount broken but exhaust still secure

o/s wing damaged

sills damaged

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Feb 2010 107,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Jan 2009 103,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight play in nearside steering rack end

Fail 5 Jan 2009 103,929 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 5 Jan 2008 100,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 100,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 94,554 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 YAX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YAX, 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 YAX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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