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KR53 YBY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

239,119 mi
Last recorded239,119 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 YBY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 239,119 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 229,081 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 225,089 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 203,629 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 177,925 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 157,221 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 157,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 147,112 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 135,912 miles

front and rear brake pads worn

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Jul 2010 111,094 miles

slight damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre

undershields fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2009 81,165 miles

chipped screen

front number plate disfigured

nail in osr tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2008 75,530 miles

chipped windscreen

nsr tyre near limits

Pass 11 Jun 2007 70,523 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 66,711 miles

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

front brake discs inner faces corroded

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 YBY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YBY, 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 YBY registered?

KR53 YBY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is KR53 YBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR53 YBY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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