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EX55 KWF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

145,296 mi
Last recorded145,296 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 KWF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 145,296 miles

Offside Rear brake disc discoloured

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 145,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc discoloured

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 130,123 miles

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

adv near side rear tyre out of shape

Fail 15 Aug 2016 130,123 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

adv near side rear tyre out of shape

Pass 20 Jul 2015 114,563 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 100,057 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 100,576 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 90,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 82,271 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 82,271 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 73,361 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 73,361 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 61,509 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 61,508 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 50,590 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 34,529 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 34,529 miles

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

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

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

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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EX55 KWF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EX55 KWF, 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 EX55 KWF registered?

EX55 KWF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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