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KV53 BGX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,719 mi
Last recorded123,719 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 BGX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 123,719 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 123,717 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 116,307 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jan 2018 116,190 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 105,801 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine management light on dash during test

Fail 12 Jan 2017 105,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine management light on dash during test

Pass 14 Jan 2016 94,973 miles

Nearside Rear 2x punctures

engine management light on during test

Fail 13 Jan 2016 94,948 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear 2x punctures

engine management light on during test

Pass 16 Jan 2015 85,331 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 82,435 miles

Centre exhaust hanger insecure

Engine breather pipe split

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 72,216 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management light on at time of test

Pass 29 Oct 2012 62,572 miles

engine management light on at time of test

Fail 26 Oct 2012 62,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

engine management light on at time of test

Pass 27 Oct 2011 54,730 miles

engine management light on at time of test

Pass 28 Oct 2010 46,443 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 20 Jul 2009 36,227 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 22,532 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 20,218 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 14,112 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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KV53 BGX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KV53 BGX, 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 KV53 BGX registered?

KV53 BGX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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