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AF54 KZO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

104,193 mi
Last recorded104,193 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 KZO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 104,193 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2026 104,192 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 94,340 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 85,964 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 85,964 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 81,484 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 77,633 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 77,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 72,459 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 72,459 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 71,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 71,239 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 69,180 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 69,164 miles

Offside Front Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative spring not sitting correct at top mount (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Sep 2019 69,073 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 65,413 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 62,475 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 56,504 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 51,370 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 44,788 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 43,117 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 41,395 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 38,978 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 38,978 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 34,989 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 34,989 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Upper Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 31,206 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 26,731 miles

n/s/r tyre inner edge 1.6mm (step tread)

o/s/f tyre inner edge 1.6mm (step tread)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 22,038 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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AF54 KZO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 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 AF54 KZO, 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 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF54 KZO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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