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KV53 BHE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

51,343 mi
Last recorded51,343 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 51,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2026 51,343 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 50,758 miles

Central Exhaust clamp corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub frame corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS&OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS&OS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS&OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS&OS (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 50,465 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both OSR / NSR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both OSR / NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 50,455 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both OSR / NSR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both OSR / NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 49,765 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 48,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH bushes. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 48,006 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 46,977 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 45,236 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 42,344 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 41,594 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 41,307 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 39,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 39,418 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 37,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 34,762 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 32,049 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 29,506 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 26,292 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 23,216 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 18,972 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 15,356 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 BHE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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

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