2004 Skoda Octavia 1.8L Petrol · RY53 KDN
2004 Skoda Octavia (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 133,534 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,534 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY53 KDN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2026
- 133,534 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY53 KDN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Skoda Octavia (RY53 KDN) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Steering (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
RY53 KDN Mileage History
- 24/07/2024127,946 mi
- 21/08/2024128,233 mi+287 mi
- 24/07/2025131,021 mi+2,788 mi
- 11/08/2025131,160 mi+139 mi
- 15/08/2026133,534 mi+2,374 mi
Average of roughly 2,714 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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