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EK55 KTP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

254,098 mi
Last recorded254,098 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 KTP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 254,098 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 239,792 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 227,890 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 227,889 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side O/S NOT / WORKING (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 215,170 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 200,269 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 184,463 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 167,180 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 167,180 miles

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 153,000 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 132,548 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 126,552 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 117,996 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 112,165 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 106,524 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 87,783 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 87,778 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Near side front drive shaft inner cv boot split.

Near side front side lamp works but dim.

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 71,942 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 50,960 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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EK55 KTP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EK55 KTP, 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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EK55 KTP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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