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KR53 YCM

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,692 mi
Last recorded160,692 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 YCM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 160,692 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 158,849 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 156,721 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 154,098 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 148,977 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 143,323 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 139,010 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 129,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 119,650 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 109,561 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

shock absorber cover adrift near side rear

Fail 6 Feb 2017 109,561 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

near side rear shock absorber cover adrift

Fail 6 Feb 2017 109,561 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

near side rear shock absorber cover adrift

Pass 22 Feb 2016 100,135 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 92,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 92,628 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 84,650 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 84,650 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 71,257 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2012 61,390 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 61,390 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 55,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Jun 2011 55,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre unable to distinguish between normal undulations in the carcass, resulting from manufacturing, and lumps or bulges caused by structural deterioration

Pass 15 Jun 2010 48,780 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 42,234 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 37,067 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 30,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YCM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YCM, 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 YCM registered?

KR53 YCM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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