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YM53 KCJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

318,412 mi
Last recorded318,412 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 KCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 318,412 miles

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

n/s door mirror loose but still secure

Pass 8 Sep 2008 289,394 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 289,335 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 261,932 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 240,720 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 207,923 miles

Nearside wheel arch inner trim loose

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 162,445 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 114,054 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 69,975 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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YM53 KCJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YM53 KCJ, 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 YM53 KCJ registered?

YM53 KCJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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The MOT history for YM53 KCJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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