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KV53 BJZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,077 mi
Last recorded106,077 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 106,077 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Dec 2016 99,564 miles

E.m.l illuminated

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)

engine covers fitted

lens broken n/s/f indicator

n/s/r tyre 3mm

slight front and rear brake imbalance

Pass 10 Dec 2015 92,999 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 92,999 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 86,671 miles

Coolant leak

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 Dec 2013 82,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Dec 2012 75,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Dec 2011 67,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 67,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 62,201 miles

osf brake slightly binding

Fail 20 Dec 2010 62,201 miles

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

osf brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Jan 2010 53,859 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 42,259 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

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

Nearside rear bumpstop perishing

Pass 15 Jan 2008 33,551 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 33,551 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 24,686 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 BJZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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