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KV53 ELW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,185 mi
Last recorded218,185 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 ELW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 218,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 May 2022 217,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve clamps are deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 216,669 miles

Front both front tyres are wearing on the edges and has cracking

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 214,864 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shields are slightly loose

various exhaust clamps are deteriorated

Fail 11 May 2020 214,864 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at the sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shields are slightly loose

various exhaust clamps are deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2019 213,571 miles

exhaust clamps are slightly deteriorated on the sleeves

exhaust heat shields are slightly loose

Fail 20 May 2019 213,551 miles

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

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

exhaust clamps are slightly deteriorated on the sleeves

exhaust heat shields are slightly loose

Pass 11 May 2018 211,775 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 211,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort caliper lever for parking brake jammed on (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2017 208,163 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 205,861 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 201,949 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 201,949 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 191,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 177,903 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shock covers detached but not affecting operation

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken but system still secure

n/s/r tyre 3mm

switch on n/s/f suspension which adjusts headlights? has slight play in the ball joints.The linkrod only will require replacing very soon

Fail 4 Aug 2012 163,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear shock covers broken/loose but not affecting operation

centre exhaust mount broken but system still secure

slight grove n/s/r disc but not to excess

Pass 4 Aug 2012 163,312 miles

both rear shock covers broken/loose but not affecting operation

centre exhaust mount broken but system still secure

slight grove n/s/r disc but not to excess

Fail 19 Aug 2011 150,101 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

o/s num light bulb has a black mark on it but still working.Will need replacing soon

Pass 19 Aug 2011 150,101 miles

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

engine warning light on

o/s num light bulb has a black mark on it but still working.Will need replacing soon

Pass 21 Aug 2010 186,100 miles

centre exhaust mount weld fractured and rattling.But system is still fully supported.Advise welding to stop rattle

Fail 20 Aug 2010 186,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

centre exhaust mount weld fractured and rattling.But system is still fully supported.Advise welding to stop rattle

Pass 12 Aug 2009 120,215 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 120,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 17 Jul 2008 910,075 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 910,075 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 60,274 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 54,415 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 ELW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ELW, 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 ELW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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