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K3 NLJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests30 (26 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,190 mi
Last recorded72,190 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 NLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

26 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 72,190 miles
Pass 5 May 2026 114,783 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 71,481 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 109,906 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 May 2025 109,906 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 69,755 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 103,622 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 103,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 68,138 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 99,675 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 96,523 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 66,809 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 88,669 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 64,756 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 82,986 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 63,938 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 62,554 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 60,772 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 56,777 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 54,212 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 50,586 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 50,586 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 47,544 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 43,821 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 37,262 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 30,437 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 23,683 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 22,937 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 22,880 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 16,080 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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K3 NLJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 K3 NLJ, 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 K3 NLJ registered?

K3 NLJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is K3 NLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K3 NLJ shows 30 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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