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AV55 KDZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,121 mi
Last recorded85,121 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 KDZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 85,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated need ASAP (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated need ASAP (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 85,119 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated need ASAP (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated need ASAP (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 76,907 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 66,072 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 65,682 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 65,294 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 64,634 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 63,864 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 61,539 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 58,373 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 55,715 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 52,052 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 49,133 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre going bald on outer edge + close to limit

Fail 15 Nov 2013 45,978 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front windscreen wiper smears slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2013 45,978 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front windscreen wiper smears slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2012 39,705 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 35,713 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 32,422 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracked .

minor damage to front wheel rims.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 32,422 miles

front number plate cracked .

minor damage to front wheel rims.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 26,949 miles

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

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Nov 2008 22,268 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

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 KDZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KDZ, 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 KDZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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