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AO05 KVU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,582 mi
Last recorded137,582 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 KVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 137,582 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Both tyres) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 120,756 miles

crack in screen

Pass 8 Jan 2021 112,234 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 103,863 miles

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

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 103,861 miles

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

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

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 101,021 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake backing plates have coroded

various suspension braking and steering components have coroded

Pass 21 Dec 2017 96,085 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 93,113 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 88,234 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 88,234 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' ex- TAX disc display holder (8.3.1e)

Fail 31 Dec 2014 83,129 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 83,129 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 74,701 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 71,935 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 71,935 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 64,778 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 51,611 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 35,385 miles

high level brake light led's inop

Pass 18 Mar 2009 27,907 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 13,306 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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AO05 KVU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AO05 KVU, 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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What year was AO05 KVU registered?

AO05 KVU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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