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KV53 BKL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

93,509 mi
Last recorded93,509 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 93,509 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 88,799 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Mar 2021 84,710 miles

General surface corrosion underbody and metal pipes.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 80,186 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 76,319 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 74,716 miles

Eml and epc lights on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 74,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre brake light inop

Eml and epc lights on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel has a slight bind when jacked up

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 70,223 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Wiper blades worn

Fail 5 Sep 2016 70,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre and rear exhaust mountings corroded and partially detached

Engine management light illuminated

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Wiper blades worn

Pass 27 Aug 2015 66,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

eml on

nearside rear brake binding slightly when jacked up

Pass 19 Sep 2014 62,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 19 Sep 2014 62,786 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 3 Sep 2013 58,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 3 Sep 2013 58,363 miles

engine management light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 54,346 miles

eml on

Fail 10 Sep 2012 54,346 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

eml on

Pass 9 Sep 2011 50,042 miles

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

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

emg light on

Pass 15 Sep 2010 45,817 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 41,345 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 36,286 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 26,169 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 16,940 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 BKL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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