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KT53 JKN

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

188,290 mi
Last recorded188,290 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 JKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 May 2018 188,290 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2017 176,779 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 166,411 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 166,411 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 May 2015 151,726 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 151,726 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 137,962 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2013 124,679 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 111,219 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 111,219 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 101,165 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 83,863 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 882,851 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 51,940 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 38,810 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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KT53 JKN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KT53 JKN, 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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KT53 JKN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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