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AV55 KDK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

103,062 mi
Last recorded103,062 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 KDK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 103,062 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2026 102,820 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just passed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated poss new clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 97,223 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 92,057 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 91,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 84,229 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 84,229 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 76,473 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 69,733 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 63,867 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 63,333 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 62,259 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 60,407 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 58,272 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 55,852 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 53,570 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 50,480 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 44,820 miles

Rear pads wearing low..

Fail 10 Sep 2012 44,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear pads wearing low..

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 40,620 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low...

o/s/f tyre inner area balding!!!!

Pass 24 Sep 2010 35,181 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 30 Sep 2009 28,178 miles

rear tyres cracking in tread 196/65 hr15 conti

Pass 23 Sep 2008 21,451 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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AV55 KDK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AV55 KDK, 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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AV55 KDK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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