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KV53 BLJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

87,897 mi
Last recorded87,897 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 87,897 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are covered in grease material (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis and suspension components corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 84,929 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 82,162 miles

Chassis, suspension components, sub frame, rear axle, brakes and fuel lines corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2023 80,129 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 77,421 miles

Sub frame. suspension components and rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2021 74,628 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 74,628 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 71,225 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 66,745 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 66,739 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 66,106 miles

exhaust middle section corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 63,513 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 60,799 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 57,976 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 57,976 miles

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

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

both wiper blades split

Pass 22 Jun 2012 55,212 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 52,718 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 48,917 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 45,327 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 45,327 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 41,891 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 38,488 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 33,752 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 BLJ 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 82.6%.

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 BLJ, 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 BLJ registered?

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

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