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KV53 ENF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

181,008 mi
Last recorded181,008 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 ENF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2019 181,008 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 63% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2018 180,962 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x cutting out on outer (5.2.3 (e))

engine x under covers fitted / damage to o/s sill / corrosion on front sub frame

o/s/r tyre 2.8mm

Fail 10 Jul 2018 180,962 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x cutting out on outer (5.2.3 (e))

engine x under covers fitted / damage to o/s sill / corrosion on front sub frame

o/s/r tyre 2.8mm

Pass 29 Aug 2017 159,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe near nearside of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 138,181 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 111,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 100,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 100,977 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 90,425 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Center exhaust bracket broken

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake travel becoming high

Slight imbalance on rear foot brake application

Pass 12 Apr 2012 81,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2011 70,694 miles

2 child seats fitted to rear seat belts

Pass 12 Apr 2010 59,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2009 50,787 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 50,775 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 50,370 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 44,447 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Jan 2007 38,029 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 ENF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ENF, 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 ENF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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